FDA Recall Terminated

Beckman Coulter Access Immunoassay System Hybritech PSA Calibrators, Product Number: 37205. The Access Hybritech PSA assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of total prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels in human serum using the Access Immunoassay Systems.

Recall: Z-1197-2009 · Initiated January 8, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1197-2009
Event Number
49019
Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc
FEI Number
2050012
Product Code
LTJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Initiated
January 8, 2008
Posted
April 28, 2009
Terminated
March 15, 2012
Address
200 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA, 92822-6208

Description

Beckman Coulter Access Immunoassay System Hybritech PSA Calibrators, Product Number: 37205. The Access Hybritech PSA assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of total prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels in human serum using the Access Immunoassay Systems.

Reason

Beckman Coulter incorrectly shipped Access Hybritech PSA calibrators containing dual calibration cards (Hybritech and WHO) to some Access Hybritech PSA Customers. The WHO calibration for PSA is not currently approved in the United States.

Action

An "Urgent: Product Corrective Action" letter dated January 10, 2008 was issued via fax or mail to customers. The letter described the issue and instructed consignees to discontinue use and discard the affected product. Consignees were also asked to complete and return a "Fax-Back Form" via fax (1-952-368-7610) or mail to Beckman Coulter, Inc. within 10 days of receiving the notification letter. Further questions should be addressed to Beckman Coulter Customer Technical Support at 1-800-854-3633.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution -- Including states of AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI and WV.

Quantity

123 Units