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Health product recall

Architect I system - Intact PTH Reagent Assay (2014-02-13)

Starting date:
February 13, 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-38489

Recalled Products

Architect I system - Intact PTH Reagent Assay

Reason

A performance shift was observed in the architect intact PTH assay that has the potential to generate falsely elevated results on patient samples. Results generated in a study using current in-date reagent and calibrator lots, demonstrated a magnitude of shift relative averaging approximately 13 to 45 percent when compared to package insert data. The shift was observed across the full analytical range of the assay.

Affected products

Architect I system - Intact PTH Reagent Assay

Lot or serial number
  • 8K25-01
  • 8K25-10
  • 8K25-20
  • 8K25-25
Model or catalog number

All lots

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