PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

The Access Cortisol Reagent. REF (Catalog Number) 33600, Lot 831755. A paramagnetic particle, chemiluminscent immunoassay. Product Usage: The assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quanitative determination of cortisol levels in human serum, plasma (heparin, EDTA) and urine using the Access Immunoassay Systems.

Reported: October 9, 2019 Initiated: September 18, 2018 #Z-2763-2019

Product Description

The Access Cortisol Reagent. REF (Catalog Number) 33600, Lot 831755. A paramagnetic particle, chemiluminscent immunoassay. Product Usage: The assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quanitative determination of cortisol levels in human serum, plasma (heparin, EDTA) and urine using the Access Immunoassay Systems.

Reason for Recall

Cross contamination may have occurred between wells for the reagent pack. As a result of this defect, patient results may be negatively impacted (falsely decreased) by up to 16%).

Details

Recalling Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Units Affected
Access Cortisol Reagent Assay
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Lithuania, Mexico, Panama, Serbia, South Africa, and Vietnam.
Location
Brea, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Access Cortisol Reagent. REF (Catalog Number) 33600, Lot 831755. A paramagnetic particle, chemiluminscent immunoassay. Product Usage: The assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quanitative determination of cortisol levels in human serum, plasma (heparin, EDTA) and urine using the Access Immunoassay Systems.. Recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc.. Units affected: Access Cortisol Reagent Assay.
Why was this product recalled?
Cross contamination may have occurred between wells for the reagent pack. As a result of this defect, patient results may be negatively impacted (falsely decreased) by up to 16%).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 9, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2763-2019.