FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#27444

Product

ACCESS Estradiol Reagent Test System

FDA product code
CHPRadioimmunoassay, Estradiol
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers
K973743
Affected lot / code info
Lot number 215173

Why it was recalled

Short volume, resulting possibility of falsely elevated results.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Consignees were notified by letter dated may 8, 2003. It requests destruction of inventory for credit.

Recalling firm

Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc
Address
200 South Kraemer Blvd W, 337, Brea, California 92822

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Canada

Timeline

Recall initiated
2003-05-08
Posted by FDA
2003-05-29
Terminated
2003-10-14
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #27444. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.