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Health product recall

Synchron Systems Salicylate Reagent

Starting date:
June 22, 2017
Posting date:
July 17, 2017
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-63990

Reason

Beckman Coulter has identified Temozolomide, an oral antineoplastic drug used to treat certain types of brain cancers, as a potential source of interference with Synchron salicylate reagent. Patients treated with Temozolomide may generate a false low result for salicylate.

Affected products

Synchron Systems Salicylate Reagent

Lot or serial number

All lots

Model or catalog number

378194

Companies

Manufacturer
Beckman Coulter Inc.
250 S. Kraemer Blvd.
Brea
92821
UNITED STATES