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Access Substrate, REF 81906, For use with the Access Immunoassay Systems

FDA Device Recall #Z-1376-2024 — Class II — February 7, 2024

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-1376-2024
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated February 7, 2024
Status Ongoing
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Location Chaska, MN
Product Type Devices
Quantity 725,568 units (Updated)

Product Description

Access Substrate, REF 81906, For use with the Access Immunoassay Systems

Reason for Recall

On 07 February 2024 Beckman Coulter made the decision to conduct a field action on Access Substrate (81906) lots: 234600, 337984, 338040, 338214, 338229, 338289, 338322, 338333, 338451, 338587, and 338538. Beckman Coulter has identified that Access Substrate bottles in the identified lots were released from manufacturing without labels. Missing label may cause some patient results reporting delay but will not cause any errorreous results. However, because labs are required to have redundancy such that delay would not significantly impact clinical management and because the defect is easily recognized by the user, the probability of harm is remote.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) to countries of: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Republic of, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Mayotte, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia UPDATE PER EXPANSION EMAIL DATED 10/30/2024: Distribution was made nationwide, including Guam and Puerto Rico. There was government distribution but no military distribution. The following countries received affected product identified for the recall expansion: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Costa Rica, C¿te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Republic of, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Macao, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Province of China, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Lot / Code Information

UDI/DI 15099590229986, Lot Numbers: 234600, 337984, 338040, 338214, 338229, 338289, 338322, 338333, 338451, 338587, 338538. UPDATED - ADDITIONAL LOT NUMBERS PER EXPANSION EMAIL DATED 10/30/2024: 234600, 234633, 234682, 234706, 234721, 234759, 234790, 234801, 234834, 234862, 337904, 337930, 337935, 337959, 337984, 338040, 338065, 338119, 338163, 338214, 338229, 338254, 338270, 338289, 338322, 338333, 338346, 338420, 338435, 33845, 33848, 338511, 338538, 338566, 338587, 338621, 338622, 338698, 338719, 338720, 338738, 338753, 338762, 338783, 338860, 338996, 339040, 339041, 339056, 339107, 339106, 339146, 439113, 439111, 439157, 439229, 439239, 439285¿.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.

Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.

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