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Health product recall

ARCHITECT I SYSTEM - ESTRADIOL ASSAY (2016-03-30)

Starting date:
March 30, 2016
Posting date:
April 7, 2016
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-57852

Affected products

A. ARCHITECT I SYSTEM - ESTRADIOL ASSAY

Reason

Reason for the recall is a false increase of estradiol levels in patients treated with Fulvestrant Faslodex) and tested with the ARCHITECT Estradiol assay, list number (LN) 7K72. Nature of defectiveness is the interaction of Fulvestrant with the ARCHITECT Estradiol assay, leading to falsely elevated estradiol results in patients treated with Fulvestrant.

Affected products

A. ARCHITECT I SYSTEM - ESTRADIOL ASSAY

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

7K72-20
7K72-25

Companies
Manufacturer
ABBOTT IRELAND DIAGNOSTICS DIVISION
LISNAMUCK, LONGFORD
IRELAND