Beckman Coulter, Inc. has recalled 10,000 units of Access Vitamin B12 Reagent (Catalog Number 33000) due to complaints of inaccurate test results. Affected reagents from lot 439850 may produce erroneously high or low Vitamin B12 readings. This defect can lead to incorrect medical diagnoses, delayed treatment, or the need for unnecessary repeat testing for patients.
Inaccurate lab results can cause healthcare providers to misdiagnose Vitamin B12 deficiencies or other conditions, potentially leading to improper medical treatment or a lack of necessary clinical intervention.
Recall Number: Z-2115-2025
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