BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Access Immunoassay Systems Part Number: 81600 Access 2 Immunoassay Systems Part Number: 81600N Access Immunoassay Systems LXi 725 Part Number: 386200 Subsequent Product Codes: JGS The Access/DxI Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.

    Recall: Z-3126-2011 · Initiated April 15, 2011

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-3126-2011
    Event Number
    58719
    Firm
    Beckman Coulter Inc.
    FEI Number
    2050012
    Product Code
    JJE
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Other
    Initiated
    April 15, 2011
    Posted
    January 30, 2012
    Terminated
    December 21, 2012
    Address
    250 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA, 92821-6232

    Description

    Access Immunoassay Systems Part Number: 81600 Access 2 Immunoassay Systems Part Number: 81600N Access Immunoassay Systems LXi 725 Part Number: 386200 Subsequent Product Codes: JGS The Access/DxI Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.

    Reason

    The recall was initiated because certain Access immunoassays can produce inaccurate results when performed within the published UniCel DxI Immunoassay Systems* room temperature operating specification of 18 degrees C to 32 degrees C (64.4 degrees F to 89.6 degrees F). An increase in room temperature causes assay results for some assays to decrease, while results for other assays increase with an i

    Action

    Beckman Coulter sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" letter dated April 18, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter includes information on the new room temperature operating range for all UniCel DxI Immunoassay Systems and Access Immunoassay Systems during system operation. Customers were instructed to review their historical room temperature records to determine if their Access Immunoassay System and UniCel DxI Immunoassay System were operating outside the revised temperature range. An attached Response Form was included for customers to complete and return. Please contact Beckman Coulter Customer Support Center for questions regarding this notice at 1-800-854-3633.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) and Puerto Rico and the countries of Algeria, Angola, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Republic of, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mayette, Mexico, Morocco, Nambia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland,, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela and Vietnam.

    Quantity

    11,266 units