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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ISE Electrolyte Reference (2 X 2L) Reagent, REF A28937, UDI: 15099590202491 - Product Usage: are intended for the quantitative determination of carbon dioxide in human serum or plasma.

Reported: June 3, 2020 Initiated: January 29, 2020 #Z-2136-2020

Product Description

ISE Electrolyte Reference (2 X 2L) Reagent, REF A28937, UDI: 15099590202491 - Product Usage: are intended for the quantitative determination of carbon dioxide in human serum or plasma.

Reason for Recall

Electrolyte reference reagent, used for clinical laboratory testing to determine CO2 in human serum or plasma for diagnosis and treatment of potentially serious disorders associated with changes in the body acid-base balance, has a low pH and may cause CO2 calibration failures, high CO2 quality control recoveries, and false high patient results which can lead to delay in treatment.

Details

Recalling Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Units Affected
2738 vials
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV and the countries of CANADA, JAPAN, LEBANON, SAUDI ARABIA, TAIWAN.
Location
Brea, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ISE Electrolyte Reference (2 X 2L) Reagent, REF A28937, UDI: 15099590202491 - Product Usage: are intended for the quantitative determination of carbon dioxide in human serum or plasma.. Recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc.. Units affected: 2738 vials.
Why was this product recalled?
Electrolyte reference reagent, used for clinical laboratory testing to determine CO2 in human serum or plasma for diagnosis and treatment of potentially serious disorders associated with changes in the body acid-base balance, has a low pH and may cause CO2 calibration failures, high CO2 quality control recoveries, and false high patient results which can lead to delay in treatment.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 3, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2136-2020.