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FDA Device recall Z-1424-2020

Uric Acid Reagent (URIC 2 X 300), REF: 442785, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use, Rx Only, UDI: 15099590575281

On 2020-03-11 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Uric Acid Reagent (URIC 2 X 300), REF: 442785, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use, Rx Only, UDI: 15099590575281 by Beckman Coulter, citing it has been determined that N-acetyl p benzoquinone imine (NAPQI), a metabolite of acetaminophen (paracetamol), may cause negative interference for assays if present in high quant….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1424-2020
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2019-08-15
Published2020-03-11
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyBeckman Coulter
DistributionAK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY

Product

Uric Acid Reagent (URIC 2 X 300), REF: 442785, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use, Rx Only, UDI: 15099590575281

Reason

It has been determined that N-acetyl p benzoquinone imine (NAPQI), a metabolite of acetaminophen (paracetamol), may cause negative interference for assays if present in high quantities in serum due to acetaminophen overdoese. This could result in a delay in diagnosis and treatment.

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Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1424-2020%22

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