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Synchron 471288Recalls & reported problems

Beckman Coulter, Inc. · SYNCHRON Systems AQUA CAL 1 · Class 2

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 15099590233402), received between Jan 26, 2018 and Sep 20, 2018 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Low Test Results” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Low Test Results2

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 20, 2018Low Test Results; Low Test Results

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED ERRONEOUSLY LOW SODIUM (NA) RESULTS ON THEIR UNICEL DXC 600 PRO SYNCHRON SYSTEM. THE RESULTS WERE REPORTED OUTSIDE OF THE LABORATORY. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT QUALITY CONTROL (QC) RECOVERED WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS PRIOR TO THE EVENT. THERE WAS NO CHANGE TO PATIENT TREATMENT IN ASSOCIATION WITH THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7896408 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 26, 2018Low Test Results; Low Test Results

    THE CUSTOMER STATED ERRONEOUSLY LOW NA (SODIUM) PATIENT RESULTS WERE GENERATED ON THEIR UNICEL DXC 600 PRO SYNCHRON SYSTEM USING AQUA CALIBRATOR LEVEL LOT 72853811. THE CUSTOMER STATED THE PATIENT SAMPLE RESULTS WERE REPORTED OUTSIDE OF THE LABORATORY, HOWEVER THE RESULTS WERE AMENDED/CORRECTED WITH NO CHANGE TO PATIENT TREATMENT. A REVIEW OF THE CUSTOMER PROVIDED DATA CONFIRMS THE INSTRUMENT GENERATED 1 (ONE) ERRONEOUSLY LOW NA PATIENT RESULT. A REVIEW OF THE NA QUALITY CONTROL (QC) DATA PROVIDED SHOWS RECOVERIES FOR LEVEL 2 WERE GREATER THAN 2SD LOW OF THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL MEAN ON THE EVENT DATE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7222202 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.