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Access Total T4 Calibrator, Catalog No. 33805

Class II
Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Reason for recall
Beckman Coulter has identified that Access Total T4 Calibrator lots (PN 33805) exhibit a negative bias on DxI 600/800 instruments, with slopes outside product specifications. A false low patient result could cause a patient to undergo unnecessary additional diagnostic testing. A patient may be treated for a disorder not present or receive delayed treatment for hyperthyroidism. For a pregnant patient being monitored for thyroid hormone supplementation, incorrect treatment or dose may be used. A delayed patient results could cause repeat blood draw with associated complications.
Affected products (lot / model / serial)
UDI-DI 15099590225872 Lots 538729, 538815, 538898, 539107, 539243
Units affected
2068 US, 2830 OUS
Distribution pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, China, C¿te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Republic of, Kosovo, Lebanon, Libya, Malawi, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Somalia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Province of China, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Yemen.
Firm location
Chaska, MN, United States
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
How the firm notified customers
Letter
Product type
Devices
Status
Ongoing
Recall number
Z-1922-2026
Recall initiated
March 16, 2026
FDA classification date
April 22, 2026
FDA report date
April 29, 2026
FDA event ID
98591
Last updated on HTM Vibe
July 24, 2026
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