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Clinical Chemistry Urea Nitrogen List Number 7D75-21 and 7D75-31 used for the Quantitation of urea nitrogen in human ser

FDA device recall Z-0189-2012 · posted 2011-11-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Abbott Laboratories, Inc
Reason for recall
The reagents are being recalled due to particulate matter in some of the reagent cartridges. The particulate matter has been identified as Aureobasidium fungus species.
Action taken
The firm decided to recall and they sent a Product Recall Letter to their customers on 10/03/2011. Questions regarding the letter should be directed to Customer Service at 1-877-4ABBOTT for US customers, and customers outside of the US should contact their local area Customer Service. Customers should determine if you have any remaining inventory. Please discontinue and destroy any remaining inventory of these lots. Order alternative lots of Clinical Chemistry Urea Nitrogen. Complete and return the enclosed Customer Reply form.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
CDQ
Quantity affected
5704 units of Urea Nitrogen
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2011-10-03
Date posted
2011-11-16
Date terminated
2012-05-11
Location
Irving, TX

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