Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 6, 2015
Technical Support Bulletin issued in February 2013 did not mention performance limitation for Proteus mirabilis and Imp when using the CLSIM100-S20 revised interpretive criteria.
Beckman Coulter, Inc. recalled MicroScan Microbiology Systems: Dried Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels Containing Lower Im… - a moderate-severity action.
MicroScan Microbiology Systems: Dried Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels Containing Lower Im… was recalled by Beckman Coulter, Inc. in May 6, 2015. Reason: Technical Support Bulletin issued in February 2013 did not mention performance limitation for Proteus mirabil…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1530-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Beckman Coulter, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Technical Support Bulletin issued in February 2013 did not mention performance limitation for Proteus mirabil….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1530-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1530-2015) was formally reported on May 6, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 8, 2014. 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 West Sacramento, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as Approx ~(216240 boxes U.S. and 84249 boxes OUS) total.
The documented reason for this recall is: Technical Support Bulletin issued in February 2013 did not mention performance limitation for Proteus mirabilis and Imp when using the CLSIM100-S20 revised interpretive criteria. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and to countries of: Argentina, Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, China, Ecuador, Egypt, Germany, Lithuania, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
Approx ~(216240 boxes U.S. and 84249 boxes OUS) total
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
MicroScan Microbiology Systems: Dried Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels Containing Lower Imipenem Dilutions for Reporting CLSI M100-S20 Breakpoints Panel: Neg/Urine Combo 51, Catalog B1017-407 Microbiology: For use with MicroScan Dried Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels and Dried Gram Negative Breakpoint Combo Panels. MicroScan panels are designed for use in determining antimicrobial agent susceptibility and/or identification to the species level of aerobic and facultatively anaerobic gram-negative bacilli.
Technical Support Bulletin issued in February 2013 did not mention performance limitation for Proteus mirabilis and Imp when using the CLSIM100-S20 revised interpretive criteria.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1530-2015 |
| Date reported | May 6, 2015 |
| Date initiated | August 8, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter, Inc. |
| Firm location | West Sacramento, CA |
| Affected scope | Approx ~(216240 boxes U.S. and 84249 boxes OUS) total |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and to countries of: Argentina, Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, China, Ecuador, Egypt, Germany, Lithuania, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Africa, Spai… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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