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510(k) · Cleared

Recalled · Class II · 2025

Access Accutni+3 Reagent and Access ACCUTN1+3 Calibrators for Use on the Access 2 Immunoassay System

K121214510(k) TraditionalCleared Jun 14, 2013417-day reviewClass II21 CFR 862.1215Recalls 5

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Beckman Coulter, Inc. · MMI Immunoassay Method, Troponin Subunit

Cleared on Jun 14, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K053020 (Bayer Healthcare, LLC, 2005) and 1 other predicate after a 417-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1992. 8 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 5 times.

Decided
Jun 14, 2013
Review
417 days
Class
Class II
Product code
MMI
Recalls
5
Predicates
2

Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K922823 (1992). 2 ancestors in all. 8 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2005: 1 other ancestor2018: 2 descendants cleared2025: 3 descendants cleared2022: 1 descendant cleared2023: 2 descendants clearedK922823 · Access Theophylline Immunoassay Reagents · Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. · 1992 · recalled1990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 1 other ancestor 1 generation forward: 4 descendants2 generations forward: 2 descendants3 generations forward: 2 descendants K922823 · Access Theophylline Immunoassay Reagents · Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. · 1992 · recalled0
  1. Root · 1 generation backK922823 Access Theophylline Immunoassay ReagentsBio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. · 1992 · Recalled
  2. This deviceK121214 Access Accutni+3 Reagent and Access ACCUTN1+3 Calibrators for Use on…Beckman Coulter, Inc. · 2013
  3. Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK172787 Access hsTnlBeckman Coulter, Inc. · 2018 · Recalled
  4. Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK230648 Access hsTnIBeckman Coulter, Inc. · 2023 · Recalled
  5. Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK243483 Access hsTnIBeckman Coulter, Inc. · 2025
  6. Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK242870 Access hsTnIBeckman Coulter, Inc. · 2025
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK242190 Access Cortisol; DxC 500i Clinical AnalyzerBeckman Coulter, Inc. · 2025 · Recalled

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Descendants cleared per year

2018: 22022: 12023: 22025: 3
2018high 3 (2025) · low 0 (2019)2026

Most influential descendants

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  • K172787Access hsTnlBeckman Coulter, Inc. · 2018 · cites it directly4descendants
  • K230648Access hsTnIBeckman Coulter, Inc. · 2023 · 2 generations on2descendants
  • K243483Access hsTnIBeckman Coulter, Inc. · 2025 · 3 generations on0descendants
  • K242870Access hsTnIBeckman Coulter, Inc. · 2025 · 3 generations on0descendants
  • K242190Access Cortisol; DxC 500i Clinical AnalyzerBeckman Coulter, Inc. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−1K922823Access Theophylline Immunoassay ReagentsBio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.199219
0 (this device)K121214Access Accutni+3 Reagent and Access ACCUTN1+3 Calibrators for Use on the…Beckman Coulter, Inc.2013—
+1K172787Access hsTnlBeckman Coulter, Inc.20181
+2K230648Access hsTnIBeckman Coulter, Inc.20231
+3K243483Access hsTnIBeckman Coulter, Inc.2025—
+3K242870Access hsTnIBeckman Coulter, Inc.2025—
+1K242190Access Cortisol; DxC 500i Clinical AnalyzerBeckman Coulter, Inc.20254

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200510

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201820
202210
202320
202530
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K121214, 1992–2025Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.

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What was it cleared against? (2)

Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K053020TNL-Ultra Assay for the Advia Centaur System
Summary page 2
…rs claim substantial equivalence to the ADVIA Centaur Tnl-Ultra™ Assay and ADVIA Centaur Tnl- Ultra™ Calibrators for the Siemens ADVIA Centaur® System, FDA 510(k) Number K053020, cleared December 30, 2005, The Access 2 Immunoassay System claims substantial equivalence to the Access 2 Immunoassay System (K…
Bayer Healthcare, LLC20054
*K922823Access Theophylline Immunoassay Reagents
Summary page 2
…entaur® System, FDA 510(k) Number K053020, cleared December 30, 2005, The Access 2 Immunoassay System claims substantial equivalence to the Access 2 Immunoassay System (K922823/A007), cleared July 2, 2001. Device Description: The Access AccuTnl+3 reagents, AccuTnl+3 calibrators and the Access 2 Immunoass…
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.199219

Also cleared against K053020: 1 other device →

What descends from it? (8)

4 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K172787Access hsTnlBeckman Coulter, Inc.20184
K242190Access Cortisol; DxC 500i Clinical AnalyzerBeckman Coulter, Inc.20250
K221225Access TSH (3rd IS) Assay, DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay AnalyzerBeckman Coulter, Inc.20220
K172783Access hs TnlBeckman Coulter, Inc.20180

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Nov 7, 2025Class IIZ-0889-2026Process designIt has been determined that certain lots of Access 2 Reaction Vessels may contain manufacturing deformities. The bottom (round end) of the Reaction Vessel may have a small protrusion or hair like deformity. This could cause causing…
Feb 5, 2025Class IIZ-1386-2025Nonconforming Material/ComponentBeckman Coulter identified that an issue for Access 2 Sample Motors (B48016) due to improper alignment, causing the motors to rub against the sample wheelbase plate and index sensor. The issue was traced to a worn tool used in production…
Nov 18, 2024Class IIZ-0727-2025Component design/selectionBeckman Coulter, Inc. is recalling their Access hsTnI assay, a medical device by correction. The reason for the recall is: high troponin antigen (>55,000 pg/mL) can contaminate an analyzers probe and cause inter-assay carryover due to…
Jan 26, 2023Class IIZ-1257-2023Component change controlAn increased incidence of damage to the nut band from a new vendor (Boamax) has led to an increased volume of complaints from consignees regarding wash arm motion failures, system check failures, and/or assay performance leading to a…
Oct 6, 2014Class IIZ-0175-2015Vendor change controlBeckman Coulter is recalling the Small Form Factor Console PC (SFF PC) (B23083) for use with the Access 2 Immunoassay systems because it may experience a "MFC Exception" error during normal operation of the Access 2 Immunoassay Systems.

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • 2 of the 2 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K172787 (Beckman Coulter, Inc., 2018) has gone furthest, with 4 descendants of its own.
  • 1 other device also cites its predicate K053020.

How does its category compare?

All MMI devices

MMI Immunoassay Method, Troponin Subunit: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2013, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · MMI

4in 2025

2007: 32008: 12009: 12010: 22011: 12013: 22017: 12018: 42019: 32021: 12022: 12023: 32024: 22025: 42026 (partial year): 1
2007high 4 (2018) · low 0 (2012)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · MMI

266in 2025

2007: 190 days median2018: 344 days median2019: 88 days median2023: 270 days median2025: 266 days median
2007high 344 (2018) · low 88 (2019)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · MMI

1in 2024

2007: 62008: 22009: 32010: 52011: 12012: 62014: 12015: 12019: 12020: 12021: 12024: 1
2007high 6 (2007) · low 0 (2013)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · MMI

805in 2025

2007: 3522008: 8372009: 1,0102010: 1,3352011: 2,4062012: 1,8412013: 1,3942014: 1,1502015: 8312016: 4872017: 6182018: 4872019: 5212020: 3872021: 3562022: 5072023: 7482024: 9212025: 805
2007high 2,406 (2011) · low 352 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code MMI, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
200731906352
20081—2837
20091—31,010
20102—51,335
20111—12,406
20120—61,841
20132—01,394
20140—11,150
20150—1831
20160—0487
20171—0618
201843440487
20193881521
20200—1387
20211—1356
20221—0507
202332700748
20242—1921
202542660805
20261—0—

What is it indicated for?

The Access AccuTnI+3 Reagent is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of cardiac troponin I (cTnI) levels in human serum and plasma using the Access 2 Immunoassay System to aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction. The Access AccuTnI+3 Calibrators are intended to calibrate the Access AccuTnI+3 Reagent for the quantitative determination of cardiac troponin I (cTnI) levels in human serum and plasma…

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The Access AccuTnI+3 Reagent is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of cardiac troponin I (cTnI) levels in human serum and plasma using the Access 2 Immunoassay System to aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction.

The Access AccuTnI+3 Calibrators are intended to calibrate the Access AccuTnI+3 Reagent for the quantitative determination of cardiac troponin I (cTnI) levels in human serum and plasma using the Access 2 Immunoassay System to aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction.

The Access 2 Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.

Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.

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510(k) Report. “K121214: Access Accutni+3 Reagent and Access ACCUTN1+3 Calibrators for Use on the Access 2 Immunoassay System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K121214

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Record history
  • FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
  • Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
  • Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
  • Page last updated Nov 3, 2026