Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 23, 2025
Beckman Coulter has received complaints of erroneous Vitamin B12 results when using Access Vitamin B12 Reagent lot 439850. The affected reagent lot may cause erroneously low or h…
Beckman Coulter, Inc. recalled Access Vitamin B12 Reagent, Catalog Number 33000, Lot Number 439850 - a moderate-severity action.
Access Vitamin B12 Reagent, Catalog Number 33000, Lot Number 439850 was recalled by Beckman Coulter, Inc. in July 23, 2025. Reason: Beckman Coulter has received complaints of erroneous Vitamin B12 results when using Access Vitamin B12 Reagen…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2115-2025 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Beckman Coulter, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Beckman Coulter has received complaints of erroneous Vitamin B12 results when using Access Vitamin B12 Reagen….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2115-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2115-2025) was formally reported on July 23, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 27, 2025. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Completed. Beckman Coulter, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Chaska, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 10,000 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Beckman Coulter has received complaints of erroneous Vitamin B12 results when using Access Vitamin B12 Reagent lot 439850. The affected reagent lot may cause erroneously low or high Vitamin B12 results, leading to a de… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: International distribution to the country of Andorra, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Maldives, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom of Great Br…. 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.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
10,000 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Access Vitamin B12 Reagent, Catalog Number 33000, Lot Number 439850
Beckman Coulter has received complaints of erroneous Vitamin B12 results when using Access Vitamin B12 Reagent lot 439850. The affected reagent lot may cause erroneously low or high Vitamin B12 results, leading to a delayed or improper diagnosis and/or repeat testing.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Completed |
| Recall number | Z-2115-2025 |
| Date reported | July 23, 2025 |
| Date initiated | February 27, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter, Inc. |
| Firm location | Chaska, MN |
| Affected scope | 10,000 units |
| Distribution | International distribution to the country of Andorra, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Maldives, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern I… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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