FDA Recall Terminated

Access Folate WHO Calibrators, Part Number: A98033. The Access Folate Calibrators are intended to calibrate the Access Folate assay using the Access Immunoassay Systems

Recall: Z-0047-2013 · Initiated July 24, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0047-2013
Event Number
63169
Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
FEI Number
2050012
Product Code
JIT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
July 24, 2012
Posted
October 10, 2012
Terminated
October 17, 2013
Address
250 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA, 92821-6232

Description

Access Folate WHO Calibrators, Part Number: A98033. The Access Folate Calibrators are intended to calibrate the Access Folate assay using the Access Immunoassay Systems

Reason

Beckman Coulter is recalling the Access Folate Calibrators because it may produce falsely elevated results that could mask a folate deficiency.

Action

Beckman Coulter sent an "URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION" letter dated July 24, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed Response Forms within 10 days. Customers with questions were instructed to call (800) 854-3633 in the US and Canada. Outside of the US and Canada, customers were instructed to contact their local Beckman Coulter representative.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Croatia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Viet Nam, and Zimbabwe.

Quantity

5,266 units total (3,214 units in US)