Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 13798 |
| Brand Name: | Beckman Coulter Access hLH Calibrators |
| Model: | Part Number - 33515 |
| Affected: | Lots - 220438, 122157, 118299, 113698, 109784, 022519, 014099, 011895, 008546 and 916872 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Beckman Coulter NZ Ltd Suite 2, Level 4 30 St Benedicts Street Newton AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 446 109 |
| Manufacturer: | Beckman Coulter Inc |
| Issue: | The Access hLH Calibrator lots listed do not meet the stated expiration date claim. As a result, the quality control and patient sample results generated while using these calibrator lot numbers might be falsely elevated by as much as 13%. This can occur up to four months prior to the expiration date listed on the calibrator vial. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be destroyed |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 14/11/2012 |
