FDA Recall Terminated

Abbott RealTime CT/NG Assay, List 8L07, in vitro diagnostic; Abbott Molecular Inc., Des Plaines, IL 60018 USA The Abbott RealTime CT/NG assay is an in vitro polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay for the direct, qualitative detection of the plasmid DNA for C. trachomatis and the genomic DNA of N. gonorrhoeae in female endocervical or vaginal swab specimens, male urethral swab specimens, or in male and female urine specimens.

Recall: Z-1397-2011 · Initiated December 20, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1397-2011
Event Number
57431
Firm
Abbott Molecular
FEI Number
3005248192
Product Code
LSK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
December 20, 2010
Posted
February 23, 2011
Terminated
November 19, 2012
Address
1300 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL, 60018-3315

Description

Abbott RealTime CT/NG Assay, List 8L07, in vitro diagnostic; Abbott Molecular Inc., Des Plaines, IL 60018 USA The Abbott RealTime CT/NG assay is an in vitro polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay for the direct, qualitative detection of the plasmid DNA for C. trachomatis and the genomic DNA of N. gonorrhoeae in female endocervical or vaginal swab specimens, male urethral swab specimens, or in male and female urine specimens.

Reason

Internal testing identified the potential of under filled and over filled enzyme reagent vials which may result in obtaining less than the total number of tests per kit as described on the package insert.

Action

Abbott Molecular sent a Field Advisory Notice letter to all RealTime HIV-1, CT/NG and HBV assay customers on December 20, 2010, informing them that internal testing identified the potential of under filled and over filled enzyme vials which may result in obtaining less than the total number of tests per kit as described in the package insert. The customers were told that specimens that meet acceptance criteria, per the product labeling are not affected by the situation and are considered valid results, and that the issue has no impact on results for those runs that generate valid results. Any questions were directed to Abbott Technical Support at 1-800-553-7042, Option 2.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution