Access Ultrasensitive Insulin Assay Kit, Part Number 33410. The product is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of insulin levels in human serum and plasma (EDTA) using the Access Immunoassay Systems. Beckman Coulter, Inc., Chaska, MN 55318.
FDA Recall Z-1160-2008 · Posted 2008-06-25
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Recalling FirmBeckman Coulter Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeCFP
Date Initiated2007-09-19
Date Terminated2012-05-09
Product Quantity8,205 units in the US; 332 in Canada
Reason for Recall
False negative results when used to test serum samples (as compared to plasma samples).
Firm Action
On September 19, 2007, Beckman Coulter mailed to its consignees an Urgent Product Corrective Action Letter informing them that the affected lots of the product were giving false negative results when used to test serum samples (as compared to plasma samples). The letter instructed consignees to discontinue using the affected lots of the product, and to re-test using an EDTA plasma sample if there was any discordance between the results of the serum sample (if it was obtained using an affected lot of the product) as compared with the clinical presentaion of the patient and the results of other diagnostic tests. The letter also instructed consignees to return, within 10 days, the Response Sheet .
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide: including USA and Canada.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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