ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0047-2013 ยท JIT Calibrator, Secondary

Beckman Coulter Inc.

Access Folate WHO Calibrators, Part Number: A98033. The Access Folate Calibrators are intended to calibrate the Access Folate assay using the Access Immunoassay Systems

DateOct 10, 2012 (initiated Jul 24, 2012)
StatusTerminated
ReasonBeckman Coulter is recalling the Access Folate Calibrators because it may produce falsely elevated results that could mask a folate deficiency.
Root causeNonconforming Material/Component
ActionBeckman Coulter sent an "URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION" letter dated July 24, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed Response Forms within 10 days. Customers with questions were instructed to call (800) 854-3633 in the US and Canada. Outside of the US and Canada, customers were instructed to contact their local Beckman Coulter representative.
Quantity5,266 units total (3,214 units in US)
DistributionWorldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Croatia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland,
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K111952ACCESS FOLATE CALIBRATORS ON THE ACCESS IMMUNOASSAY SYSTEMS MODEL A98033
Beckman Coulter, Inc., Aug 19, 2011