RecallDepth

Abbott ARCHITECT cSystems ICT Module, REF 09D28-03. Product Usage: The ARCHITECT cSystems ICT (Integrated Chip Technology) is used for the quantitation of sodium, potassium, and chloride in human serum, plasma, or urine.

Company
Abbott Laboratories, Inc
Recall Initiated
August 28, 2018
Terminated
September 23, 2020
Recall Number
Z-1296-2019
Quantity
99 modules/kits
Firm Location
Irving, TX

Reason for Recall

There is a potential to generate falsely elevated serum or plasma chloride results when using the product.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AR, CA, CT, FL, IA, IN, LA, MA, MD, MS, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TX, VT, WA, and WV. There was government distribution and no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Australia, China, Hong Kong, and New Zealand.

Lot / Code Info

Lot No. 180326, Exp. 12/26/2018;  UDI (01)00380740019327(17)181226(10)180326(21)180326301 through (01)00380740019327(17)181226(10)180326(21)180326399

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Action Taken

The recalling firm issued letters dated 8/28/2018 via overnight mail. The letter explained the issue, patient impact, and instructed the consignee to immediately discontinue use of the product and destroy any remaining inventory of the impacted lot number. The letter was to be reviewed with the Medical Director and laboratory protocol should be followed regarding the need to review previously-reported patient results. A Customer Reply Form was enclosed for the U.S. consignees to indicate the consignee understood and completed the necessary actions to be taken. For questions regarding this information, U.S. Customers please contact Customer Service at 18774ABBOTT (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Customers outside the U.S., please contact your local area Customer Service.

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