FDA recall record

Beckman Coulter Access Thyroglobulin Assay recall — FDA Z-2733-2015

Beckman Coulter, Inc. is recalling Access Thyroglobulin reagent packs because some may exhibit greater than 10% imprecision at concentrations <10 ng/mL.

Class IIclassification
Z-2733-2015official record ID
Sep 9, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2733-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBeckman Coulter Inc.
Report dateSep 9, 2015
Recall initiation dateJul 28, 2015
Quantity3,035 (U.S.) and 7,123 (International)
LocationBrea, CA, United States

Official product description

Access Thyroglobulin Assay; 100 determinations, 2 packs, 50 tests/pack. For the quantitative determination of thyroglobulin levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay Systems.

Why the product was recalled

Beckman Coulter, Inc. is recalling Access Thyroglobulin reagent packs because some may exhibit greater than 10% imprecision at concentrations <10 ng/mL.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Republic of, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Oman, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vietnam and Yemen.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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