Beckman Coulter recalls uric acid test kits (OSR6098, OSR6198, OSR6698) that may show false low results if patients have acetaminophen overdose, a risk in some medical situations.
NAPQI, a metabolite of Acetominophen, causes negative interference with the recalled product assays at levels present in the serum/plasma of overdose patients.
Beckman Coulter is recalling three uric acid test kits that could give false low results when patients have acetaminophen overdose. This is a medical risk that could affect test accuracy in specific patient conditions.
The test kits may show false low uric acid levels in patients who have taken too much acetaminophen. This can happen because acetaminophen overdose creates a metabolite (NAPQI) that interferes with the test results.
People using these test kits for uric acid levels, especially those with acetaminophen overdose or liver issues. Patients on certain medications or with liver conditions are most at risk.
Check for the product names 'Beckman Coulter Uric Acid' with reference numbers OSR6098, OSR6198, or OSR6698. All lots of these products are affected.
If you have a uric acid test result from a kit with reference numbers OSR6098, OSR6198, or OSR6698, verify the result with your healthcare provider.
No, the recall does not require stopping use. The test kits may give false low results in specific medical situations, but they are still safe to use.
Contact your healthcare provider to confirm the result, especially if you have taken too much acetaminophen or have liver issues.
People with acetaminophen overdose or liver conditions are most at risk due to potential false low uric acid results.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Beckman Coulter to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0211-2020 — Beckman Coulter Beckman Coulter Hello, I own a Beckman Coulter that is covered by recall Z-0211-2020 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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