ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0889-2026 ยท JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

Access 2 Reaction Vessels, individual, disposable, plastic tubes used to process patient, quality control and calibration samples on the Access 2 Immunoassay system, Catalog Number 81901

DateDec 9, 2025 (initiated Nov 7, 2025)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonIt has been determined that certain lots of Access 2 Reaction Vessels may contain manufacturing deformities. The bottom (round end) of the Reaction Vessel may have a small protrusion or hair like deformity. This could cause causing instrument errors (e.g., pipetting, rake, wash carousel errors) that could delay patient results.
Root causeProcess design
ActionAn URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notification letter dated 10/29/25 was sent to customers. Check your inventory of Access 2 RVs for the lots listed at the top of this letter. "If you have the lots listed above contact Beckman coulter for replacement RVs. "You may continue to use the lots listed above until you have received a sufficient supply of replacement RVs. Once replacement RVs arrive, then dispose of the lots listed above according to your local regulations. "If you do not have the RV lots listed above, then no further action is needed. Retrospective review of results is not necessary b
Quantity38,225 untis
DistributionUS Nationwide. Global Distribution.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K121214ACCESS ACCUTNI+3 REAGENT AND ACCESS ACCUTN1+3 CALIBRATORS FOR USE ON THE ACCESS 2 IMMUNOASSAY SYSTEM
Beckman Coulter, Inc., Jun 14, 2013