FDAClass IIMarch 11, 2020

Uric Acid Reagent recall

Uric Acid Reagent (URIC 2 X 300), REF: 442785, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use, Rx Only, UDI: 15099590575281

Why was Uric Acid Reagent recalled?

It has been determined that N-acetyl p benzoquinone imine (NAPQI), a metabolite of acetaminophen (paracetamol), may cause negative interference for assays if present in high quantities in serum due to acetaminophen overdoese. This could result in a delay in diagnosis and treatment.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

All Lot Numbers

Product
Uric Acid Reagent (URIC 2 X 300), REF: 442785, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use, Rx Only, UDI: 15099590575281
Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter Inc
Quantity
16,983 reagents
Distribution
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas,Utah,Virginia,Washington,West Virginia, Wisconsin,Wyoming Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Curacao, Czech Republic, Egypt, Eritrea, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mayotte, Mexico, Netherlands, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Swaziland, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam
Recall date
March 11, 2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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