BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    ABX PENTRA Creatinine 120 CP, Model Number Creatinine Part # A11A01868, Lot Numbers: 203273706, 203273707, 203273808, 203273709. The ABX PENTRA Creatinine 120 CP is an in vitro diagnostic assay for the quantitative determination of creatinine in human serum, plasma and urine based on a kinetic method using alkaline picrate (Jaffe method). It is composed of a 27 ml monoreagent cassette. Reagent is a chemical solution with additives. ABX PENTRA Creatinine 120 CP reagent, with associated calibrator and controls, is a diagnostic reagent for quantitative in vitro determination of Creatinine in human serum, plasma and urine based on a kinetic method using alkaline picrate (Jaffe method). Creatinine measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases, in monitoring renal dialysis, and as a calculation basis for measuring other urine analytes. This reagent is intended for use on the ABX PENTRA 400 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer.

    Recall: Z-0289-2013 · Initiated September 14, 2012

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0289-2013
    Event Number
    63536
    Firm
    Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical
    FEI Number
    3002698356
    Product Code
    CGX
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Nonconforming Material/Component
    Initiated
    September 14, 2012
    Posted
    November 14, 2012
    Terminated
    November 29, 2012
    Address
    34 Bunsen, Irvine, CA, 92618-4210

    Description

    ABX PENTRA Creatinine 120 CP, Model Number Creatinine Part # A11A01868, Lot Numbers: 203273706, 203273707, 203273808, 203273709. The ABX PENTRA Creatinine 120 CP is an in vitro diagnostic assay for the quantitative determination of creatinine in human serum, plasma and urine based on a kinetic method using alkaline picrate (Jaffe method). It is composed of a 27 ml monoreagent cassette. Reagent is a chemical solution with additives. ABX PENTRA Creatinine 120 CP reagent, with associated calibrator and controls, is a diagnostic reagent for quantitative in vitro determination of Creatinine in human serum, plasma and urine based on a kinetic method using alkaline picrate (Jaffe method). Creatinine measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases, in monitoring renal dialysis, and as a calculation basis for measuring other urine analytes. This reagent is intended for use on the ABX PENTRA 400 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer.

    Reason

    This recall was initiated because some customers were experiencing an alarm during Creatinine calibration "REAG RANGE HIGH". This alarm caused the calibration to fail and prevented the user from using the Creatinine assay.

    Action

    HORIBA Medical sent customer communication letters dated October 24, 2011, to all affected customers via Fax with the exception of two communications that were emailed. The response or confirmation of receipt was conducted via telephone and also documented on attached Notification List. Customers were given a list of procedures to follow and asked to complete and fax the Acknowledgement of Receipt Form to +33 (0)4 67 14 15 17. For questions regarding this recall call 949-453-0500, ext 208.

    Distribution

    Nationwide Distribution

    Quantity

    8,503 units