Uric Acid Reagent (URIC 2 X 300), REF: 442785, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use, Rx Only, UDI: 15099590575281
Reported: March 11, 2020 Initiated: August 15, 2019 #Z-1424-2020
Product Description
Uric Acid Reagent (URIC 2 X 300), REF: 442785, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use, Rx Only, UDI: 15099590575281
Reason for Recall
It has been determined that N-acetyl p benzoquinone imine (NAPQI), a metabolite of acetaminophen (paracetamol), may cause negative interference for assays if present in high quantities in serum due to acetaminophen overdoese. This could result in a delay in diagnosis and treatment.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Beckman Coulter Inc
- Units Affected
- 16,983 reagents
- Distribution
- Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas,Utah,Virginia,Washington,West Virginia, Wisconsin,Wyoming Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Curacao, Czech Republic, Egypt, Eritrea, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mayotte, Mexico, Netherlands, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Swaziland, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Uric Acid Reagent (URIC 2 X 300), REF: 442785, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use, Rx Only, UDI: 15099590575281. Recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc. Units affected: 16,983 reagents.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
It has been determined that N-acetyl p benzoquinone imine (NAPQI), a metabolite of acetaminophen (paracetamol), may cause negative interference for assays if present in high quantities in serum due to acetaminophen overdoese. This could result in a delay in diagnosis and treatment.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 11, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1424-2020.
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