ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1388-05 ยท LOJ Kit, Test,Alpha-Fetoprotein For Testicular Cancer

Beckman Coulter Inc

Access Immunoassay Systems Assay Protocol: Dil-AFP.

DateAug 23, 2005 (initiated Jul 18, 2005)
StatusTerminated
ReasonPipetting for dil-Alpha-fetoprotein when performed on the Access, Access 2 and Synchron LX i 725 has a potential to create splashing which may cause erroneous results.
Root causeOther
ActionLetters to customers were sent July 18, 2005. Firm will upgrade software later in the year. Customers are advised to not perform the automated dilution protocol but refer to the method in the directions.
Quantity311 USA 16 Canada
DistributionNationwide and Canada
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K981354ACCESS AFP REAGENTS ON THE ACCESS IMMUNOASSAY ANALYZER MODEL NUMBER 33211
Beckman Instruments, Inc., May 1, 1998