Beckman Coulter Recalls Triglycerides Reagent Due to Interference
Beckman Coulter is recalling Triglycerides Reagent because specific drugs can cause false low results.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves potential diagnostic errors (false low results) due to drug interference, which fits the criteria for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or labeling/functional issues without reported serious injury.
Plain-English summary
Beckman Coulter Inc. is recalling the Triglycerides Reagent (TG 2 x 300), Catalog No. 445850. This product is intended for the quantitative determination of triglyceride concentration in human serum or plasma.
The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter identified Metamizole (Dipyrone), Sulfasalazine, and Sulfapyridine as potential sources of interference. The presence of these drugs may result in false low results when using the reagent.
The recall affects 124,068 units total, with 47,920 units distributed in the United States. The product was distributed worldwide to numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, and various nations in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. All lots are included in this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Triglycerides Reagent (TG 2 x 300), Catalog No. 445850. Intended for quantitative determination of triglycerides concentration in human serum or plasma.
- Manufacturer
- Beckman Coulter Inc.
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
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Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 7 recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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