BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) Reagent for use on Access Immunoassay Systems, Part number(s): A48617 The Access SHBG assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of Sex Hormone Binding Globulin levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay Systems.

    Recall: Z-0431-2011 · Initiated July 26, 2010

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0431-2011
    Event Number
    56416
    Firm
    Beckman Coulter Inc.
    FEI Number
    2050012
    Product Code
    CDZ
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Pending
    Initiated
    July 26, 2010
    Posted
    November 22, 2010
    Terminated
    May 4, 2012
    Address
    200 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA, 92821-6208

    Description

    Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) Reagent for use on Access Immunoassay Systems, Part number(s): A48617 The Access SHBG assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of Sex Hormone Binding Globulin levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay Systems.

    Reason

    The recall was initiated because the Instruction for Use (IFU) for Access SHBG does not specify the units of measure to be used when calculating the Free Androgen Index (FAI %). Access SHBG (nmol/L) values and Access Testosterone (ng/mL) values are reported in different default units. The testosterone value (when reported in ng/mL) requires conversion to nmol/L before the FAI % can be calculated.

    Action

    Beckman Coulter sent an Urgent Product Corrective Action (PCA) letter on the week of July 26, 2010 to the affected customers. The letter was dated July 30, 2010, and identified the product, the problem and provided the appropriate equation to recalculate the FAI% values. The customers were asked to share this information with their laboratory staff and retain the notification as part of their laboratory Quality System documentation. Customers were also asked to complete and return the enclosed response form within 10 days to confirm that they had received the important notification. The customers were instructed to contact Beckman Coulter Technical Support at 1-800-854-3633 in the United States, or contact their local Beckman Coulter Representative if they had any questions regarding the notification.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, AND WI and the country of Canada

    Quantity

    1,113 Units ( 894 in US & 219 in Canada)