CLASS II Device recall · Reported 28 Aug 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Hemoccult ICT (Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test) recalled
Beckman Coulter is recalling Hemoccult ICT (Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test) is a rapid, visually read. The recall was initiated on 17 Jul 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1997-2013
- FDA event ID
- 65832
- Recalling firm
- Beckman Coulter, Brea, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 17 Jul 2013
- FDA classified
- 22 Aug 2013
- Reported
- 28 Aug 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Device Malfunction
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 17 Jul 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 22 Aug 2013 | Classified by FDA | +36 days |
| 28 Aug 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Beckman Coulter has received a customer complaint that suggests trending of positive results has increased from approximately 4% to 1 0%. As a result of our investigation, Beckman Coulter has confirmed an increase in sensitivity at the borderline positive level. " This testing also demonstrated that the issue does not affect results reported as negative.
Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.
Product as listed by the FDA
Hemoccult ICT (Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test) is a rapid, visually read, qualitative immunochemical chromatographic method for detection of human hemoglobin in fecal samples.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution - USA and the country of Canada.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Beckman Coulter has received a customer complaint that suggests trending of positive results has increased from approximately 4% to 1 0%. As a result of our investigation, Beckman Coulter has confirmed an increase in sensitivity at the borderline positive level. " This testing also demonstrated that the issue does not affect results reported as negative.
Which lots are affected?
Part Number 395067. All In-date lots (42 lots total). Lot Number: Manuf. Date: Exp. Date: M207143 27Jul2012 01/31/2014 M208454 21Sep2012 02/28/2014 M210079 19Oct2012 03/31/2014 M211100 30Nov2012 05/31/2014 M212122 20Dec2012 06/30/2014 M212203 17Jan2013 06/30/2014 M301418 22Feb2013 & 28Feb2013 07/31/2014 M202086 24Feb2012 07/31/2013 M203081 16Mar2012 07/31/2013 M203081A 23Mar2012 07/31/2013 M203262 06Apr2012 08/31/2013 M203098 13Apr2012 08/31/2013 M203098A 20Apr2012 08/31/2013 M203098B 25Apr2012 08/31/2013 M203080 27Apr2012 10/31/2013 M203080A 04May2012 10/31/2013 M203080B 11May2012 10/31/2013 M204276 18May2012 09/30/2013 M205199 12May2012 09/30/2013 M205288 22May2012 11/30/2013 M206021 06June2012 11/30/2013 M206166 18June2012 12/31/2013 M207072 05July2012 12/31/2013 M207143 27July2012 01/31/2014 M206259 26June2012 12/31/2013 M207332 30July2012 01/31/2014 M208345 22Aug2012 01/31/2014 M208272 24Aug2012 02/28/2014 M208454 06Sep2012 02/28/2014 M209135 19Sep2012 03/31/2014 M210079 04Oct2012 03/31/2014 M210169 27Oct2012 04/30/2014 M211100 10Nov2012 05/31/2014 M211078 01Dec2012 05/31/2014 M212122 12Dec2012 06/30/2014 M212203 03Jan2013 06/30/2014 M301324 16Jan2013 07/31/2014 M301418 11Feb2013 07/31/2014 M302410 27Feb2013 08/31/2014 M303157 15Mar2013 09/30/2014 M303223 26Mar2013 09/30/2014 M304130 09Apr2013 09/30/2014
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution - USA and the country of Canada.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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