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Health product recall

Architect System - Hemoglobin A1C Calibrators(2014-05-02)

Starting date:
May 2, 2014
Posting date:
May 26, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-39499

Recalled Products

Architect System - Hemoglobin A1C Calibrators

Reason

HBA1C calibrators LN 4P52-02, lot 45063UQ12 may contain a value sheet for a different HBA1C calibrator lot. If calibrator lot 45063UQ12 is used in the calibration of the HBA1C assay using values from an incorrect calibrator value sheet then all results, including quality control and patient, may be falsely elevated.

Affected products

Architect System - Hemoglobin A1C Calibrators

Lot or serial number

45063UQ12

Model or catalog number

4P52-02

Companies
Manufacturer
Abbott Laboratories Diagnostcis Division
100 Abbott Park Road,
Abbott Park
60064
Illinois
UNITED STATES