FDA Recall Terminated

Access Immunoassay Systems Total T4 Calibrators, Part Number: 33805, Subsequent Product Code: JIS The Access Total T4 Calibrators are intended to calibrate the Access Total T4 assay for the quantitative determination of total thyroxine (T4) levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay Systems.

Recall: Z-3027-2011 · Initiated August 26, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3027-2011
Event Number
59239
Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
FEI Number
2050012
Product Code
KLI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
August 26, 2010
Posted
August 16, 2011
Terminated
July 11, 2012
Address
250 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA, 92821-6232

Description

Access Immunoassay Systems Total T4 Calibrators, Part Number: 33805, Subsequent Product Code: JIS The Access Total T4 Calibrators are intended to calibrate the Access Total T4 assay for the quantitative determination of total thyroxine (T4) levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay Systems.

Reason

The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed that the stability claims for the Access Total T4 calibrators may not be met. This issue is associated with calibrator lots 917074 and 008534.

Action

Beckman Coulter sent an "URGENT: PRODUCT CORRECTIVE ACTION" letter dated September 13, 2010 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to discontinue use of the affected lot numbers and review historical quality control performance. Additionally, a response form was attached to the letter for customers to complete and return. Alternate lots will be provided for current and future replenishment orders or requests. Customers with questions regarding this notification can call Technical Support at (800) 854-3633 or contact their local Beckman Coulter representative.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the country of Canada.

Quantity

2495 units total (2492 in US)