FDA Recall Terminated

Access Immunoassay Systems Estradiol, Part Number: 33540 Intended use: The Access Estradiol assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of Estradiol levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay systems.

Recall: Z-0448-2011 · Initiated March 4, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0448-2011
Event Number
55200
Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
FEI Number
2050012
Product Code
CHP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
March 4, 2010
Posted
November 23, 2010
Terminated
May 7, 2012
Address
200 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA, 92821-6208

Description

Access Immunoassay Systems Estradiol, Part Number: 33540 Intended use: The Access Estradiol assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of Estradiol levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay systems.

Reason

The recall was initiated after Beckman Coulter confirmed that three lots of Access Estradiol reagent (REF 33540) contains an incorrect raw material which may produce incorrect patient results.

Action

A Product Corrective Action (PCA) letter dated March 17, 2010, with attached PCA Customer Response Form was sent to the affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to discontinue use of the three Access Estradiol Reagent lots; discard all remaining inventory of affected product; share this information with laboratory staff and retain the notification as part of their laboratory Quality System documentation, and complete and return the enclosed response form within 10 days via fax to 786-639-4000 or mail: Beckman Coulter, Inc., 1000 Lake Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318, Attn: Regulatory Affairs. The following product replacement contacts were provided: In the United States, please contact Client Services at 1-800-526-3821. In Canada, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-463-7828. Outside the United States and Canada, contact your local Beckman Coulter Representative. Questions and assistance could be obtained through Technical Support at 1-800-854-3633 in the United States and Canada. Outside the United States and Canada, contact consignees were told to contact their local Beckman Coulter Representative.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA and Internationally to: Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, El Salvador, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Zambia

Quantity

20,209 units (5475 in US)