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Active Renin IRMA Kit, Part Number DSL25100 Product Usage: The Renin IRMA; DSL25100 immunoradiometric assay kit provides

FDA device recall Z-0016-2013 · posted 2012-10-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Reason for recall
The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed that the Active Renin IRMA Test Kit may exhibit a decrease in stability of the coated tubes. As a result, quality control and patient sample results may be falsely elevated by up to 72%.
Action taken
Beckman Coulter sent an Urgent Production Correction letter dated January 10, 2012 to all their customers who purchased the Manual Immunoassay Active Renin IRMA Test Kit. The letter provides the customers with an explanation of the problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to discontinue use and discard all remaining affected inventory. Customers were asked to complete and return the enclosed Response Form with in 10 days. Customers with questions contact Customer Service Support at http://www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/support or call (800) 854-3633.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
CIB
Quantity affected
216 units total (6 units in the US)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Natiowide including the state of: OH, CT, CA and the state of Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary
Date initiated
2012-01-20
Date posted
2012-10-05
Date terminated
2012-10-05
Location
Brea, CA

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ACTIVE RENIN IRMA MODEL NUMBER DSL-25100 (K981607)Diagnostic Systems Laboratories, Inc.1998-05-27