FDA Recall Terminated

The Access Cortisol Reagent. REF (Catalog Number) 33600, Lot 831755. A paramagnetic particle, chemiluminscent immunoassay. Product Usage: The assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quanitative determination of cortisol levels in human serum, plasma (heparin, EDTA) and urine using the Access Immunoassay Systems.

Recall: Z-2763-2019 · Initiated September 18, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2763-2019
Event Number
83163
Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
FEI Number
2050012
Product Code
CGR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process design
Initiated
September 18, 2018
Terminated
February 21, 2024
Address
250 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA, 92821-6232

Description

The Access Cortisol Reagent. REF (Catalog Number) 33600, Lot 831755. A paramagnetic particle, chemiluminscent immunoassay. Product Usage: The assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quanitative determination of cortisol levels in human serum, plasma (heparin, EDTA) and urine using the Access Immunoassay Systems.

Reason

Cross contamination may have occurred between wells for the reagent pack. As a result of this defect, patient results may be negatively impacted (falsely decreased) by up to 16%).

Action

An Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter was sent during the week of 9/17/2018 to all affected customers via mail and or email. Customers were instructed to discontinue use and discard remaining product. Customers were also instructed to consider a review of the Cortisol results generated with the affected lot number at the discretion of the Medical Director.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Lithuania, Mexico, Panama, Serbia, South Africa, and Vietnam.

Quantity

Access Cortisol Reagent Assay