BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    ARCHITECT MAGNESIUM, (a) REF 7D70-21, (b) 7D70-31 The Magnesium assay is used for the quantitation of magnesium in human serum, plasma, or urine.

    Recall: Z-0971-2019 · Initiated January 2, 2019

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0971-2019
    Event Number
    81929
    Firm
    Abbott Laboratories, Inc
    FEI Number
    1628664
    Product Code
    JGJ
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Under Investigation by firm
    Initiated
    January 2, 2019
    Terminated
    June 30, 2021
    Address
    1921 Hurd Dr, Irving, TX, 75038-4313

    Description

    ARCHITECT MAGNESIUM, (a) REF 7D70-21, (b) 7D70-31 The Magnesium assay is used for the quantitation of magnesium in human serum, plasma, or urine.

    Reason

    Abbott internal testing has identified that the Magnesium urine application demonstrates depressed urine result recovery. All samples >0.5mEq/L fail the linearity acceptance criteria for the bias specification and demonstrate depressed recovery of up to 37%. The specific cause of the negative bias/depressed results is currently under investigation.

    Action

    The firm, Abbott, initiated the recall by letter on 01/02/2018 titled '"Product Correction Urgent-Immediate Action Required" by its customers. The letter explained the issue, described the product and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: -Immediately discontinue use of the ARCHITECT Magnesium (LN 7D70) urine application. - You may continue to use the serum/plasma application for the ARCHITECT Magnesium (LN 7D70). -Please review this letter with your Medical Director or Laboratory Management and follow your laboratory protocol regarding the need for reviewing previously reported patient results. -Complete and return the Customer Reply Form prior to January 17, 2019 via FAX #: 18007770051 or email [email protected]. Even if you no longer have the instrument(s),. -If you have forwarded the product listed above to other laboratories, please inform them of this Product Correction and provide to them a copy of this letter. -As an alternative to the current urine application, you may use Abbott ARCHITECT (enzymatic) Magnesium LN 3P68, urine application, where available. If you or any of the health care providers you serve have any questions regarding this information, U.S. Customers please contact Customer Service at 18774ABBOTT (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Customers outside the U.S., please contact your local area Customer Service.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and to countries of: CHINA, THAILAND, GUATEMALA, and EL SALVADOR.

    Quantity

    24,995 units