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Clinical Chemistry Albumin BCG (AlbG) List Number 7D53-21 Clinical Chemistry Albumin BCG 510(k) K981758, Product Code CI

FDA device recall Z-1434-2012 · posted 2012-04-18 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Abbott Laboratories Inc.
Reason for recall
Observed particulate matter in some reagent cartridges.
Action taken
Abbott Laboratories sent a Product Recall notification letter dated March 10, 2010, to all affected customers. The notification letter contained an explanation, patient impact, neccassary actions, and contact information. Customers were instructed to determine if they currently have any of the affected product in their inventory. Discontinue use and destroy any remaining inventory of the affected product in accordance with their institution's policies and procedures. Completed the enclosed Customer Reply Form. If customers forwarded any of the affected product they should provide a copy of the notification letter to their customers. For any questions customers should call Customer Service at 1-877-422-2688. For questions regarding this recall call 626-440-0705.
Root cause
Material/Component Contamination
Status
Terminated
Product code
CIX
Quantity affected
2718 (U.S. 652)
Distribution
US nationwide and internationally to Germany, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Trinidad/Tobago, and Jamaica. No dsitribution of Canada or Mexica.
Date initiated
2010-03-10
Date posted
2012-04-18
Date terminated
2012-04-18
Location
South Pasadena, CA

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