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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Access Immunoassay System; P/N 107405S Product Usage: The Access Immunoassay Systems are in vitro diagnostic devices used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.

Reported: April 10, 2013 Initiated: February 12, 2013 #Z-1032-2013

Product Description

Access Immunoassay System; P/N 107405S Product Usage: The Access Immunoassay Systems are in vitro diagnostic devices used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.

Reason for Recall

Beckman Coulter is initiating a recall due to a defective newly released aluminum incubator belt pulley that may rub against the light shield, which causes the formation of debris. Debris that is caused by the incubator belt pulley rubbing against the light shield can fall into the reaction vessels (RVs) and present a risk of erroneous test results.

Details

Recalling Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Units Affected
579 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Aurstria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
Location
Brea, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Access Immunoassay System; P/N 107405S Product Usage: The Access Immunoassay Systems are in vitro diagnostic devices used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.. Recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc.. Units affected: 579 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Beckman Coulter is initiating a recall due to a defective newly released aluminum incubator belt pulley that may rub against the light shield, which causes the formation of debris. Debris that is caused by the incubator belt pulley rubbing against the light shield can fall into the reaction vessels (RVs) and present a risk of erroneous test results.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 10, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1032-2013.