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Z-2043-2023Class II

Access Hybritech p2PSA reagent, REF B03704 and REF A49752

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. / initiated 2023-05-17 / Open, Classified / root cause: manufacturing process

Beckman Coulter, Inc. began a recall of Access Hybritech p2PSA reagent, REF B03704 and REF A49752 on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Reagent lot numbers include an insufficient concentration of blocking reagent". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2043-2023
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
Product
Access Hybritech p2PSA reagent, REF B03704 and REF A49752.
Product code
OYA P2psa
Reason for recall
Reagent lot numbers include an insufficient concentration of blocking reagent.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
The recalling firm issued letters to U.S. consignees dated 5/15/2023 via first class mail and email on 5/17/2023. The letter described the issue, impact, and the action to be taken. The consignee was instructed to discontinue using the reagent lots that were listed and discard all remaining reagent packs from the lots. The letter was to be shared with the consignee laboratory and/or medical director regarding the need to review previous patient test results. The Beckman Coulter representative was to be contacted for replacement product requests. If the product was forwarded to another laboratory, the consignee is to provide them a copy of the letter. The consignee is requested to respond within 10 days of receipt of the letter either electronically or manually by completing the enclosed Response Form. The letter for the OUS consignees was dated 5/16/2023 and was similar to the letter for the U.S. consignees.
Quantity in commerce
987 kits
Distribution
Distribution was made to CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MI, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, SC, TN, TX, UT, and WA. There was government distribution but no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, Macao, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
Product codes and lots
Lot #234320, exp. 7/31/2023, UDI (01)15099590211325(17)230731(11)220731(10)234320; Lot #234134, exp. 6/30/2023, UDI (01)15099590211325(17)230630(11)220630(10)234134; and Lot #234133, exp. 6/30/2023, UDI (01)15099590204112(17)230630(11)220630(10)234133.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2043-2023
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2043-2023Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated