Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 7, 2020
The manufacturer has identified that the use of Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UBIC) lot 2690 will produce erroneously high patient results at the low end of the linear range.
Beckman Coulter Inc. recalled UIBC; Catalog Number: OSR61205; UDI (01) 15099590011925; IVD; Rx Only; WARNING H316 H317 … - a moderate-severity action.
UIBC; Catalog Number: OSR61205; UDI (01) 15099590011925; IVD; Rx Only; WARNING H316 H317 … was recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc. in October 7, 2020. Reason: The manufacturer has identified that the use of Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UBIC) lot 2690 will produc…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-3028-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Beckman Coulter Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The manufacturer has identified that the use of Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UBIC) lot 2690 will produc….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-3028-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-3028-2020) was formally reported on October 7, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 18, 2020. 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 219 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: The manufacturer has identified that the use of Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UBIC) lot 2690 will produce erroneously high patient results at the low end of the linear range. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of CA, FL and NJ. The countries of Algeria, Egypt, Philippines and Taiwan.. 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
219 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
UIBC; Catalog Number: OSR61205; UDI (01) 15099590011925; IVD; Rx Only; WARNING H316 H317 H351 H373 H411 - Product Usage: System reagent for the quantitative determination of Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC) in human serum and plasma on Beckman Coulter AU analyzers.
The manufacturer has identified that the use of Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UBIC) lot 2690 will produce erroneously high patient results at the low end of the linear range.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-3028-2020 |
| Date reported | October 7, 2020 |
| Date initiated | August 18, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter Inc. |
| Firm location | Brea, CA |
| Affected scope | 219 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of CA, FL and NJ. The countries of Algeria, Egypt, Philippines and Taiwan. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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