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HbA1c Calibrators LN 4P52-02 consists of: 4P52-02 Hemoglobin A1c 1 x 1.6 mL and 1 x 1.6 mL. A1c Calibrators (lyophilized) contain hemoglobin and glycated hemoglobin from human whole blood. Prior to lyophilization, the calibrator matrix is an MES-buffered solution. Preservative: Ofloxacin. For use in the calibration of the Hemoglobin A1c assay on the ARCHITECT c 8000 and c 4000 Systems.

Reported: November 5, 2014 Initiated: April 30, 2014 #Z-0135-2015

Product Description

HbA1c Calibrators LN 4P52-02 consists of: 4P52-02 Hemoglobin A1c 1 x 1.6 mL and 1 x 1.6 mL. A1c Calibrators (lyophilized) contain hemoglobin and glycated hemoglobin from human whole blood. Prior to lyophilization, the calibrator matrix is an MES-buffered solution. Preservative: Ofloxacin. For use in the calibration of the Hemoglobin A1c assay on the ARCHITECT c 8000 and c 4000 Systems.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Abbott Laboratories
Units Affected
183 calibrator kits
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution in the countries of Austria, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.
Location
Abbott Park, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
HbA1c Calibrators LN 4P52-02 consists of: 4P52-02 Hemoglobin A1c 1 x 1.6 mL and 1 x 1.6 mL. A1c Calibrators (lyophilized) contain hemoglobin and glycated hemoglobin from human whole blood. Prior to lyophilization, the calibrator matrix is an MES-buffered solution. Preservative: Ofloxacin. For use in the calibration of the Hemoglobin A1c assay on the ARCHITECT c 8000 and c 4000 Systems.. Recalled by Abbott Laboratories. Units affected: 183 calibrator kits.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 5, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0135-2015.

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