FDA Recall Terminated

Hemoccult ICT (Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test) is a rapid, visually read, qualitative immunochemical chromatographic method for detection of human hemoglobin in fecal samples.

Recall: Z-1997-2013 · Initiated July 17, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1997-2013
Event Number
65832
Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
FEI Number
2050012
Product Code
KHE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
July 17, 2013
Posted
August 22, 2013
Terminated
October 24, 2014
Address
250 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA, 92821-6232

Description

Hemoccult ICT (Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test) is a rapid, visually read, qualitative immunochemical chromatographic method for detection of human hemoglobin in fecal samples.

Reason

Beckman Coulter has received a customer complaint that suggests trending of positive results has increased from approximately 4% to 1 0%. As a result of our investigation, Beckman Coulter has confirmed an increase in sensitivity at the borderline positive level. " This testing also demonstrated that the issue does not affect results reported as negative.

Action

Beckman Coulter sent an Urgent Product Correction letter dated July 9, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter was accompanied with a cover letter and response form, dated July 9, 2013. Customers were informed of the product under recall with product description, actions to take, contact information, the issue, impact, and resolution. Beckman Coulter conducted a risk assessment for this issue. Per the risk documentation, there is only a remote probability that use of the product will cause any adverse health consequences,and the product is not likely to lead to serious adverse health consequences. If you have any questions please call (714) 961-3777.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA and the country of Canada.

Quantity

68,116 units