ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0211-2020 ยท KNK Acid, Uric, Uricase (Colorimetric)

Beckman Coulter Inc.

Beckman Coulter Uric Acid, REF OSR6098, OSR6198, and OSR6698.

DateAug 24, 2018
StatusTerminated
ReasonNAPQI, a metabolite of Acetominophen, causes negative interference with the recalled product assays at levels present in the serum/plasma of overdose patients.
Root causeNonconforming Material/Component
ActionThe recalling firm issued letters dated 8/21/2018 via email or postal mail if an email address was not available on 8/24/2018 to their customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions call 1-800-223-0139 in the United States and Canada. Outside the United States and Canada contact local Beckman Coulter Representative.
Quantity19,834 uits
DistributionDistribution was nationwide. There was government and military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K062862OLYMPUS URIC ACID REAGENT, MODEL OSR6X98
Olympus America, Inc., Apr 6, 2007