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Beckman Coulter - Manual Inhibin A ELISA Reagent Kit; Part Number DSL-10-28100-1 The Inhibin A enzyme-linked immunosorbe

FDA device recall Z-2772-2011 · posted 2011-07-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Reason for recall
The recall was initiated because patient results are falsely elevated by approximately 30% because the reference standard of the Manual Inhibin A ELISA assay has shifted from the assays original calibration. Erroneously elevated results may lead to unnecessary ultrasound testing to confirm gestational age, patient psychological stress until diagnostic testing is completed, and/or medical decis
Action taken
Beckman Coulter sent an "Urgent Product Correction" letter dated March 31, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter included an explanation of the problem and recommendations including; discontinue use of the kit and a Response Form to fill out and return. For additional information contact the Beckman Coulter Customer Support Center at 1-800-854-3633 or your local Beckman Coulter representative.
Root cause
Process design
Status
Terminated
Product code
ndr
Quantity affected
5521 units total for all products
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: (USA) Nationwide and the countries of Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Date initiated
2011-03-31
Date posted
2011-07-11
Date terminated
2012-07-11
Location
Brea, CA

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RecordFirmDate
ACTIVE INHIBIN-A ELISA, MODEL DSL-10-28100 (K002128)Diagnostic Systems Laboratories, Inc.2000-12-05