Recall Z-1238-2012 ยท CIN Electrophoretic Separation, Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzymes
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Access Ostase Calibrators, Part Number: 37305, Subsequent Product Code: JIS. The Access Ostase Calibrators are intended to calibrate the Access Ostase assay for the quantitative determination of bone alkaline phosphatase (BAP) levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay Systems.
| Date | Mar 21, 2012 (initiated Nov 10, 2011) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The recall was initiated because Beckman confirmed that the Access Ostase Calibrator and QC lots do not meet expiration date claims. The Access Ostase Reagent Kit lots identified were quality control tested and released using Access Ostase Calibrator and QC lots that contain the implicated raw material. |
| Root cause | Process design |
| Action | Beckman Coulter sent an "URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION" letter dated November 9, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to discontinue use and discard all remaining inventory. In addition, a Response Form was enclosed for customers to complete and return. Contact Beckman's Customer Support Center at (800) 854-3633 for questions regarding this notice. |
| Quantity | 2,228 units total (440 units in US) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India,Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Morocco, Netherl |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K994278 | ACCESS OSTASE IMMUNOENZYMETRIC ASSAY Beckman Coulter, Inc., Mar 28, 2000 |