Ultrasonic Transducer Kits For use with the Access Family of Immunoassay Systems*. *The Access Family of Immunoassay Systems includes the Access 2, UniCel DxI 800 and UniCel DxI 600, UniCel DxC 600i, and the UniCel DxC 880i, UniCel DxC 860i, UniCel DxC 680i, and UniCel DxC 660i systems.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Access 2 Immunoassay Systems, Catalog Number: 81600N. UniCel DxI 600 Access Immunoassay Systems, Catalog Numbers: A30260 and A71460. UniCel DxI 800 Access Immunoassay Systems, Catalog Numbers: 973100 and A71456. UniCel DxC 600i SYNCHRON Access Clinical Systems, Catalog Number: A25640. Catalog numbers for these systems are included in the respective DxI 600 and DxI 800 model numbers: UniCel DxC 660i SYNCHRON Access Clinical Systems, UniCel DxC 680i SYNCHRON Access Clinical Systems, UniCel DxC 860i SYNCHRON Access Clinical Systems, UniCel DxC 880i SYNCHRON Access Clinical Systems.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Beckman Coulter is initiating a field action because some Ultrasonic Transducer Kits were potentially assembled with incorrect mounting screws.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Ultrasonic Transducer Kits For use with the Access Family of Immunoassay Systems*. *The Access Family of Immunoassay Systems includes the Access 2, UniCel DxI 800 and UniCel DxI 600, UniCel DxC 600i, and the UniCel DxC 880i, UniCel DxC 860i, UniCel DxC 680i, and UniCel DxC 660i systems.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Access 2 Immunoassay Systems, Catalog Number: 81600N. UniCel DxI 600 Access Immunoassay Systems, Catalog Numbers: A30260 and A71460. UniCel DxI 800 Access Immunoassay Systems, Catalog Numbers: 973100 and A71456. UniCel DxC 600i SYNCHRON Access Clinical Systems, Catalog Number: A25640. Catalog numbers for these systems are included in the respective DxI 600 and DxI 800 model numbers: UniCel DxC 660i SYNCHRON Access Clinical Systems, UniCel DxC 680i SYNCHRON Access Clinical Systems, UniCel DxC 860i SYNCHRON Access Clinical Systems, UniCel DxC 880i SYNCHRON Access Clinical Systems.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1737-2014

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