FDA Recall Terminated

Clinical Chemistry Albumin BCG (AlbG) List Number 7D53-21 Clinical Chemistry Albumin BCG 510(k) K981758, Product Code CIX The Albumin BCG assay is used for the quantitation of albumin in human serum or plasma

Recall: Z-1434-2012 · Initiated March 10, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1434-2012
Event Number
55440
Firm
Abbott Laboratories Inc.
FEI Number
2018433
Product Code
CIX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Material/Component Contamination
Initiated
March 10, 2010
Posted
April 18, 2012
Terminated
April 18, 2012
Address
820 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA, 91030-3142

Description

Clinical Chemistry Albumin BCG (AlbG) List Number 7D53-21 Clinical Chemistry Albumin BCG 510(k) K981758, Product Code CIX The Albumin BCG assay is used for the quantitation of albumin in human serum or plasma

Reason

Observed particulate matter in some reagent cartridges.

Action

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.

Distribution

US nationwide and internationally to Germany, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Trinidad/Tobago, and Jamaica. No dsitribution of Canada or Mexica.

Quantity

2718 (U.S. 652)