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Class II Recall

ARCHITECT STAT Myoglobin Calibrators, RES 2K43-01 The ARCHITECT STAT Myoglobin Calibrators are for the calibration of

Abbott Laboratories

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for ARCHITECT STAT Myoglobin Calibrators, RES 2K43-01 The ARCHITECT STAT Myoglobi by Abbott Laboratories. Reason: This calibrator lot did not meet acceptance criteria during ongoing stability testing. When a calibration is performed with this lot, controls may exc.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-0891-2022

Action Date

2022-04-13

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

ARCHITECT STAT Myoglobin Calibrators, RES 2K43-01 The ARCHITECT STAT Myoglobin Calibrators are for the calibration of the ARCHITECT iSystem with STAT protocol capability when used for the quantitative determination of myoglobin in human serum and plasma.

Lot/Code Info: UDI: (01)00380740003272(17)220531(10)166000

Quantity Affected: 402 kits

Reason for Recall

This calibrator lot did not meet acceptance criteria during ongoing stability testing. When a calibration is performed with this lot, controls may exceed the specified range in the Instructions for Use (IFU).

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) including countries of: AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVI, CROATIA, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, IRAQ, ITALY, KAZAKHSTAN, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MACEDONIA, MOROCCO, PANAMA, PORTUGAL, QATAR, ROMANIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, and TURKEY

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-03-08

Company

Abbott Laboratories

Abbott Park, IL

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 149 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 413 device-related FDA actions this month.

Abbott Laboratories has 101 FDA actions in our database, including 86 recalls and 15 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Abbott Laboratories) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Abbott Laboratories have FDA actions?

Abbott Laboratories has 101 FDA actions in our database, including 86 recalls and 15 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0891-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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