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B12 Reagent (6C09-20 and 6C09-25) for use with the ARCHITECT i2000 and i2000SR Analyzers, List numbers 8C89-01 and 3M74-

FDA device recall Z-0435-05 · posted 2005-01-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Abbott Laboratories, Inc
Reason for recall
Falsely elevated B-hCG results can occur when running B12 and B-hCG assays on the same analyzer due to carryover. B-12 results are not impacted.
Action taken
The firm initiated the recall via letter on December 14 and 16, 2004 directing consignees to perform the two tests on different machines or to contact the customer service representative in the event the consignee only has one machine.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LID
Quantity affected
6860 units
Distribution
The B12 reagent was only distributed to foreign countries including Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Dingapore, Australia, and New Zealand
Date initiated
2001-12-14
Date posted
2005-01-26
Date terminated
2005-11-02
Location
Irving, TX

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ABBOTT ARCHITECT B12 (K984108)Abbott Laboratories1999-02-03