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Class II Recall

BECKMAN COULTER BICARBONATE REF: OSR6137 OSR6237 OSR6637 OSR6x37 Bicarbonate is a system reagent for the quantitat

Beckman Coulter Ireland, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for BECKMAN COULTER BICARBONATE REF: OSR6137 OSR6237 OSR6637 OSR6x37 Bicarbona by Beckman Coulter Ireland, Inc.. Reason: Bicarbonate reagent may generate falsely high Bicarbonate results due to interference with Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) in the test sample..

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-0997-2026

Action Date

2025-12-31

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

BECKMAN COULTER BICARBONATE REF: OSR6137 OSR6237 OSR6637 OSR6x37 Bicarbonate is a system reagent for the quantitative determination of Bicarbonate in human serum and plasma on Beckman Coulter AU analyzers.

Lot/Code Info: Catalog Numbers / UDI-DI codes: OSR6137 - 15099590020187 Lot Numbers: 2681 2682 2683 2684 2685 2686 2687 2688 2689 2690 2693 2694 2695 2696 OSR6237 - 15099590010348 Lot Numbers: 2702 2703 2704 2705 2706 2707 2708 2709 2710 2712 2713 2714 2715 2716 OSR6637 - 15099590060206 Lot Numbers: 2726 2728 2729 2730 2731 2732 2733 2734 2736 2737 2738 2739

Quantity Affected: 36,981 reagents (U.S.-35,320, O.U.S.-1,661)

Reason for Recall

Bicarbonate reagent may generate falsely high Bicarbonate results due to interference with Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) in the test sample.

Distribution

Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, Guan, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. The countries of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Taiwan, and Province of China.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2025-10-14

Company

Beckman Coulter Ireland, Inc.

O'Callaghan'S Mills, N/A

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 103 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Beckman Coulter Ireland, Inc. has 3 FDA actions in our database, including 3 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Beckman Coulter Ireland, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Beckman Coulter Ireland, Inc. have FDA actions?

Beckman Coulter Ireland, Inc. has 3 FDA actions in our database, including 3 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0997-2026" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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