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High RiskFDAfda-Z-0648-2017CHEMICAL EXPOSURE

AQUIOS Lyse Reagent Kit, Catalog No. B23538 Product Usage: AQUIOS Lysing Reagent Kit is used as part of the AQUIOS flow cytometer sys...

Units Affected
2,367
Recall Date
October 19, 2016
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Chemical Exposure

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0648-2017.

Beckman Coulter is recalling the AQUIOS Lyse Reagent Kit because it may lead to an increased generation of notifications and flags when used on the AQUIOS CL when running the AQUIOS Tetra application. The issue could lead to an increase in the number of samples requiring review and re-runs with a potential delay to the reporting of results. Depending on the specimen age, a new blood specimen may be required.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0648-2017.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0648-2017.

Beckman Coulter Inc.

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Beckman Coulter Inc. Recall FAQ

Beckman Coulter Inc. is the subject of a diagnostic devices safety report: AQUIOS Lyse Reagent Kit, Catalog No. B23538 Product Usage: AQUIOS Lysing Reagent Kit is used as part of the AQUIOS flow cytometer sys.... The notice was published on October 19, 2016 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 2,367 units are potentially affected.