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Abbott Laboratories Inc.: Clinical Chemistry Albumin BCG (AlbG) List Number 7D53-21 Clinical Chemistry Albumin BCG 510(k) K981758, Product Code CIX The Albumin BCG assay is used for the quantitation of albumin in human serum or plasma

Recall number
Z-1434-2012
Recalling firm
Abbott Laboratories Inc.
Product
Clinical Chemistry Albumin BCG (AlbG) List Number 7D53-21 Clinical Chemistry Albumin BCG 510(k) K981758, Product Code CIX The Albumin BCG assay is used for the quantitation of albumin in human serum or plasma
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2010-03-10
Posted
2012-04-18
Terminated
2012-04-18
Reason
Observed particulate matter in some reagent cartridges.
Root cause
Material/Component Contamination
Action
Abbott Laboratories sent a Product Recall notification letter dated March 10, 2010, to all affected customers. The notification letter contained an explanation, patient impact, neccassary actions, and contact information. Customers were instructed to determine if they currently have any of the affected product in their inventory. Discontinue use and destroy any remaining inventory of the affected product in accordance with their institution's policies and procedures. Completed the enclosed Customer Reply Form. If customers forwarded any of the affected product they should provide a copy of the notification letter to their customers. For any questions customers should call Customer Service at 1-877-422-2688. For questions regarding this recall call 626-440-0705.
Quantity
2718 (U.S. 652)
Distribution
US nationwide and internationally to Germany, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Trinidad/Tobago, and Jamaica. No dsitribution of Canada or Mexica.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot Numbers: 77056HW00; 80051HW00; 83030HW00 Exp dates: 04/15/2011, 07/15/2011, and 10/10/2011, respectively.
510(k) numbers
["K981758"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
CIX
Firm FEI
2018433
Firm city
South Pasadena
Firm state
CA
Firm country
not on file

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