BEUDAMED
    FDA Enforcement Class II Ongoing

    Access Erythropoietin (EPO), Catalog Number - A16364 a glycoprotein (~30,400 Daltons) produced primarily by the kidney, is the principal factor regulating red blood cell production (erythropoiesis) in mammals. Renal production of EPO is regulated by changes in oxygen availability. Under conditions of hypoxia, the level of EPO in the circulation increases and this leads to increased production of red blood cells.

    Recall: Z-1249-2025 · Reported March 12, 2025

    Enforcement

    Recall Number
    Z-1249-2025
    Event ID
    96255
    Classification
    Class II
    Status
    Ongoing
    Product Type
    Devices
    Firm
    Beckman Coulter, Inc.
    Voluntary / Mandated
    Voluntary: Firm initiated
    Initial Notification
    Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
    Report Date
    March 12, 2025
    Initiation Date
    February 3, 2025
    Classification Date
    February 28, 2025
    Address
    1000 Lake Hazeltine Dr, Chaska, MN, 55318-1037, United States

    Description

    Access Erythropoietin (EPO), Catalog Number - A16364 a glycoprotein (~30,400 Daltons) produced primarily by the kidney, is the principal factor regulating red blood cell production (erythropoiesis) in mammals. Renal production of EPO is regulated by changes in oxygen availability. Under conditions of hypoxia, the level of EPO in the circulation increases and this leads to increased production of red blood cells.

    Reason

    Affected lot (439363) exhibited a negative dose drop of -22% with native patient samples compared to alternate reagent lots. Patient samples tested with the affected lot may demonstrate repeatable falsely decreased results, which may lead to improper diagnosis or repeat testing.

    Code Info

    Catalog A16364 UDI-DI 15099590201838 Lot 439363

    Distribution

    Domestic distribution to AL AR AZ CA CT FL ID IL IN KS MA MI NC NE NJ NY OH OR PA TN TX UT WA WV. International distribution to Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Republic of, Netherlands, Philippines, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

    Quantity

    498 US; 1576 OUS