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Access Immunoassay Systems Assay Protocol: Dil-AFP.

FDA device recall Z-1388-05 · posted 2005-08-23 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter Inc
Reason for recall
Pipetting for dil-Alpha-fetoprotein when performed on the Access, Access 2 and Synchron LX i 725 has a potential to create splashing which may cause erroneous results.
Action taken
Letters to customers were sent July 18, 2005. Firm will upgrade software later in the year. Customers are advised to not perform the automated dilution protocol but refer to the method in the directions.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LOJ
Quantity affected
311 USA 16 Canada
Distribution
Nationwide and Canada
Date initiated
2005-07-18
Date posted
2005-08-23
Date terminated
2012-03-07
Location
Brea, CA

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RecordFirmDate
ACCESS AFP REAGENTS ON THE ACCESS IMMUNOASSAY ANALYZER MODEL NUMBER 33211 (K981354)Beckman Instruments, Inc.1998-05-01