Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 23, 2016
Beckman Coulter has determined that the Access Ostase Calibrator and Access Ostase QC lots do not meet their expiration date claims within the 10% criteria.
Beckman Coulter Inc. recalled Access Ostase QC, Catalog No. 37309, B83877 Product Usage: The Access Ostase QC is … - a moderate-severity action.
Access Ostase QC, Catalog No. 37309, B83877 Product Usage: The Access Ostase QC is … was recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc. in November 23, 2016. Reason: Beckman Coulter has determined that the Access Ostase Calibrator and Access Ostase QC lots do not meet their …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0408-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Beckman Coulter Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Beckman Coulter has determined that the Access Ostase Calibrator and Access Ostase QC lots do not meet their ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0408-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0408-2017) was formally reported on November 23, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 24, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Beckman Coulter Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Brea, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 625 kits total (113 kits in US).
The documented reason for this recall is: Beckman Coulter has determined that the Access Ostase Calibrator and Access Ostase QC lots do not meet their expiration date claims within the 10% criteria. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: UT, MI, MA, LA, IN, NC, CA, TX, NJ, IL, WI, MN, FL, KA, NY, CO, WA, KY, VA, and AL. Affected geographies: Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece,…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
625 kits total (113 kits in US)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Access Ostase QC, Catalog No. 37309, B83877 Product Usage: The Access Ostase QC is intended for monitoring system performance of the Access Ostase assay.
Beckman Coulter has determined that the Access Ostase Calibrator and Access Ostase QC lots do not meet their expiration date claims within the 10% criteria.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0408-2017 |
| Date reported | November 23, 2016 |
| Date initiated | October 24, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter Inc. |
| Firm location | Brea, CA |
| Affected scope | 625 kits total (113 kits in US) |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: UT, MI, MA, LA, IN, NC, CA, TX, NJ, IL, WI, MN, FL, KA, NY, CO, WA, KY, VA, and AL. Affected geographies: Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary,… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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