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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Access Immunoassay Systems Total T4 Calibrators, Part Number: 33805. The Access Total T4 Calibrators are intended to calibrate the Access Total T4 assay for the quantitative determination of total thyroxine (T4) levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay Systems. Total T4 assay results are used for diagnosis and confirmation of thyroid disorders such as hyper- and hypothyroidism.

Reported: January 2, 2013 Initiated: July 27, 2011 #Z-0613-2013

Product Description

Access Immunoassay Systems Total T4 Calibrators, Part Number: 33805. The Access Total T4 Calibrators are intended to calibrate the Access Total T4 assay for the quantitative determination of total thyroxine (T4) levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay Systems. Total T4 assay results are used for diagnosis and confirmation of thyroid disorders such as hyper- and hypothyroidism.

Reason for Recall

A recall communication was initiated because Beckman has identified that Access Total T4 calibrator lots 019818, 021654, and 024072 do not meet their 12 month expiration date claim.

Details

Recalling Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Units Affected
6,634 units total (2,742 units in US)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Liechtenstein, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Viet Nam, and Zambia.
Location
Brea, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Access Immunoassay Systems Total T4 Calibrators, Part Number: 33805. The Access Total T4 Calibrators are intended to calibrate the Access Total T4 assay for the quantitative determination of total thyroxine (T4) levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay Systems. Total T4 assay results are used for diagnosis and confirmation of thyroid disorders such as hyper- and hypothyroidism.. Recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc.. Units affected: 6,634 units total (2,742 units in US).
Why was this product recalled?
A recall communication was initiated because Beckman has identified that Access Total T4 calibrator lots 019818, 021654, and 024072 do not meet their 12 month expiration date claim.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 2, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0613-2013.