Beckman Coulter recalls specific lot of cortisol reagent due to potential cross contamination causing falsely low patient results. Affected units may need replacement.
Cross contamination may have occurred between wells for the reagent pack. As a result of this defect, patient results may be negatively impacted (falsely decreased) by up to 16%).
Beckman Coulter is recalling a specific lot of cortisol reagent that could cause patient test results to be falsely decreased by up to 16% due to cross contamination between wells. This affects laboratory users who may have purchased the reagent from the specified lot number.
The reagent contains a defect that may cause cross contamination between wells during testing. This can lead to patient results being falsely decreased by up to 16%, potentially affecting medical decisions.
Laboratory users who purchased the Access Cortisol Reagent with catalog number 33600 and lot number 831755 are affected. Those using the reagent for medical testing are most at risk of inaccurate results.
Check for the catalog number 33600 and lot number 831755 on the reagent packaging. The product is used in laboratory settings for cortisol testing.
Look for the catalog number 33600 and lot number 831755 on the reagent packaging to confirm if it is affected.
The reagent may have cross contamination between wells, causing patient test results to be falsely decreased by up to 16%.
Check for the catalog number 33600 and lot number 831755 on the reagent packaging.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Beckman Coulter for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Beckman Coulter to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2763-2019 — Beckman Coulter Beckman Coulter Hello, I own a Beckman Coulter that is covered by recall Z-2763-2019 from Beckman Coulter. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
