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Health product recall

Architect I System - EBV VCA IgM controls (2014-05-14)

Starting date:
May 14, 2014
Posting date:
June 5, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-39825

Recalled Products

Architect I System - EBV VCA IgM controls 

Reason

During stability testing a significant signal drop for the positive control of architect EBV VCA IgM control kit compared to the release results was recognized, indicating a loss in signal over time. Subsequent out of specification low results for the positive control of Architect EBV VCA IgM control kit was documented confirming above observation of a loss in signal over time.

Affected products

Architect I System - EBV VCA IgM controls 

Lot or serial number

38938LI00

Model or catalog number

3P66-10
 

Companies
Manufacturer
Abbott GmbH and Co. K.G.
Max Planck Ring 2
Wiesbaden
65205
GERMANY