BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    IMx Sirolimus Reagent Pack; 100 test pack containing 1 bottle (9.7 mL) Anti-Sirolimus Antibody Coated Microparticles, 1 bottle (9.7 mL) Sirolimus Alkaline Phosphatase Conjugate, and 1 bottle (10 mL) 4-Methylumbelliferyl Phosphate, 1.2 mM; Produced by Axis-Shield Diagnostics, Ltd., Dundee, UK for Abbott Diagnostics Division, Distributed by Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL 60064 USA; list 5C91-21 The IMx Sirolimus assay is an in vitro reagent system for the quantitative determination of sirolimus in human whole blood as an aid in the management of renal transplant patients receiving sirolimus therapy.

    Recall: Z-2171-2010 · Initiated April 30, 2010

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2171-2010
    Event Number
    55557
    Firm
    Abbott Laboratories
    FEI Number
    1415939
    Product Code
    NRP
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Other
    Initiated
    April 30, 2010
    Posted
    August 3, 2010
    Terminated
    May 13, 2011
    Address
    100 Abbott Park Rd, Abbott Park, IL, 60064-3502

    Description

    IMx Sirolimus Reagent Pack; 100 test pack containing 1 bottle (9.7 mL) Anti-Sirolimus Antibody Coated Microparticles, 1 bottle (9.7 mL) Sirolimus Alkaline Phosphatase Conjugate, and 1 bottle (10 mL) 4-Methylumbelliferyl Phosphate, 1.2 mM; Produced by Axis-Shield Diagnostics, Ltd., Dundee, UK for Abbott Diagnostics Division, Distributed by Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL 60064 USA; list 5C91-21 The IMx Sirolimus assay is an in vitro reagent system for the quantitative determination of sirolimus in human whole blood as an aid in the management of renal transplant patients receiving sirolimus therapy.

    Reason

    IMx Sirolimus reagent lot 802873106 has exhibited an increased frequency of calibration errors.

    Action

    Abbott sent a "Product Recall" letter dated April 30, 2010, to all customers receiving the affected lot of reagent. The accounts were informed of the increased frequency of calibration errors, including: 157 Check 1 Out of Range, 161 Check 5 Out of Range, and 173 Mode 1 deviation Factor High. The accounts were requested to determine if they are currently using or have inventory of lot 802873106, discontinue use of and destroy any remaining inventory of the lot, and retain a copy of the letter for their laboratory records. Customers requiring additional information were directed to contact Abbott Customer Service at 1-877-422-2688. Customers outside of the U.S., please contact your local Customer Service Representative.

    Distribution

    Worldwide distribution: USA and countries including Puerto Rico, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Panama, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UAE and Venezuela.

    Quantity

    466 kits