—#89075

Product

Access Immunoassay Systems Accu Tnl Reagent Kit when used in conjunction with UniCel Dxl Access Immunoassay Systems; Reagent Part Numbers: A78803 & 33340; Calibrator Part Number: 33345 The intended use: The Access AccuTnI assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of cardiac troponin I (cTnI) levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay Systems to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction and cardiac muscle damage. Cardiac Troponin I determination also aids in the risk stratification of patients with unstable angina or non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndromes with respect to relative risk of mortality, myocardial infarction, or increased probability of ischemic events requiring urgent revascularization procedures.

FDA product code: MMI — Immunoassay Method, Troponin Subunit
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers: K010429, K021814
Affected lot / code info: Lot Numbers: 716707, 720541, 720542, 721451, 721452, 722677, 722678, 821024, 821025, 821515, 821663, 823314, 823523, 823524, 823850, 825783, 825784, 826258, 826259, 827876, 828479, 829974, 831218, 850000, 850003, 850004, 850005, 850010, 850011, 850013, 908322, 908323, 908917, 908918, 909803, 909804, 911338, 911339, 911748, 912628, 912629, 913131, 913132, 913265, 913274, 913500, 913821, 914632, 915132, 915417, 915670, 915850, 916720, 916721, 916721A, 917611, 918460 Note: These Lot Numbers represent all reagent lots released to field that could be used in conjunction with Unicel DxI Access Immunoassay Systems.

Why it was recalled

The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed customer reports that different results have been obtained using the same patient samples on Access/Access 2 and UniCel Dxl platforms. Values obtained with UniCel Dxl systems have been demonstrated to have a positive bias compared to values obtained with Access or Access 2 systems.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

An "URGENT: PRODUCT CORRECTIVE ACTION (PCA)" letter dated February 5, 2010, was sent to the customers. The letter describes the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers are recommended to immediately discontinue using AccuTnI Reagents and Calibrators on the UniCel DxI system until further notice. If this is not possible, the customers are directed to notify their stakeholders of the bias until further notice. The customers should complete, fax (786-639-4000) or mail the enclosed RESPONSE FORM. If consignees need assistance or have any questions regarding the notification, they were instructed to contact Technical Support at 1-800-854-3633 in the United States and Canada.

Recalling firm

Firm: Beckman Coulter Inc.
Address: 200 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, California 92821-6208

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution: USA and Canada

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2010-02-06
Posted by FDA: 2010-04-12
Terminated: 2012-05-09
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #89075. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.