FDA Enforcement Class II Ongoing

Access Thyroglobulin Antibody II, REF A32898, containing Instructions for Use, IFU REF B14994, B63978, and A38168. The Access Thyroglobulin Antibody II (TgAb) assay is used for the quantitative determination of thyroglobulin antibody levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay Systems.

Recall: Z-0265-2025 · Reported November 6, 2024

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0265-2025
Event ID
95407
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
November 6, 2024
Initiation Date
September 5, 2024
Classification Date
October 30, 2024
Address
1000 Lake Hazeltine Dr, N/A, Chaska, MN, 55318-1037, United States

Description

Access Thyroglobulin Antibody II, REF A32898, containing Instructions for Use, IFU REF B14994, B63978, and A38168. The Access Thyroglobulin Antibody II (TgAb) assay is used for the quantitative determination of thyroglobulin antibody levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay Systems.

Reason

IFUs for the device incorrectly states the biotin interference was remediated. The issue could result in potentially false-low results.

Code Info

All IFU Part Numbers B14994, B63978, and A38168 affect all product/lots shipped from Jul-2021 to current; UDI-DI 15099590202910.

Distribution

Distribution was made nationwide to the U.S., including Puerto Rico. There was government distribution but no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Mexico.

Quantity

465,481 kits