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AxSYM Total B-hCG Reagent Pack

FDA device recall Z-1436-04 · posted 2004-09-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Abbott Health Products, Inc.
Reason for recall
Complaints have been received for AxSYM Total B-hCG Reagents lots 17202Q100, 17556Q100 and 17387Q100 failing calibrations.
Action taken
Device recall letters dated 7/7/04 were sent to all customers. Customers were instructed to identify if they have used, are currently using, or have inventory of the AxSYM Total B-hCG Reagent lots. Discontinue use of and destroy any remaining inventory of the lots according to their laboratory procedures. Record the quantity currently in their facility that will be destroyed on the attached reply form and fax the form to Abbott at 1-800-777-0051 (U.S. only). Follow their laboratory''s procedure for communicating this issue to the health care providers they serve.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JHI
Quantity affected
5617 kits
Distribution
Distribution was nationwide to Laboratories and to the following government accounts: Logistic Div USAMEDAC Lab, Fort Drum, NY Keller Army Hospital Med Sup, West Point, NY VA MED CTR SUP SRV, Milwauke
Date initiated
2004-07-07
Date posted
2004-09-02
Date terminated
2004-12-01
Location
Barceloneta, PR

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AXSYM TOTAL B-HCG (K935673)Abbott Laboratories1994-06-21