FDA Recall Terminated

Access Immunoassay Systems CORTISOL, Part Number: 33600

Recall: Z-2621-2010 · Initiated February 17, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2621-2010
Event Number
55188
Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
FEI Number
2050012
Product Code
CGR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
February 17, 2010
Posted
September 29, 2010
Terminated
April 19, 2012
Address
200 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA, 92821-6208

Description

Access Immunoassay Systems CORTISOL, Part Number: 33600

Reason

The recall was initiated by Beckman Coulter after the firm confirmed customer reports that the affected lot of Access Cortisol reagent (REF 33600) identified above may produce suppressed patient results. Beckman Coulter also confirmed customer reports that the two lots of Access Progesterone reagent (REF 33550) identified above may produce suppressed patient results and an increased incidence of I

Action

Two (2) Product Corrective Action (PCA) letters with attached Customer Response form were sent on the week of February 15, 2010 to the affected customers. The letters provide the customers with an explanation of the problem identified and instruct the customers to discontinue use of Access Progesterone and Access Cortisol Reagents, lot numbers referenced. For product replacements consignees were instructed : (1) In the United States, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-526-3821; (2) In Canada, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-463-7828; (3) Outside of the United States and Canada, contact your local Beckman Coulter Representative. If consignees need assistance or have any questions regarding this notification, they were instructed to contact Technical Support at 1-800-854-3633 in the United States and Canada. Outside the United States and Canada, contact your local Beckman Coulter Representative.

Distribution

United States & Canada

Quantity

7282 units