ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2184-2021 ยท CKA Nadh Oxidation/Nad Reduction, Alt/Sgpt

Abbott Laboratories

REF: 08P1820, Abbott Alinity c Activated Alanine Aminotransferase reagent Kit, Alinity c Activated Alanine Aminotransferase Reagent Kit,, IVD, CE, UDI: (01) 00380740132569

DateJun 10, 2021
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonThere is a potential for 15% under-recovery on Activated Alanine Aminotransferase (A-ALT) samples greater than 1,200 U/L. In addition there is a potential for a >10% shift in patient results with samples containing bilirubin concentrations greater that 31 mg/dL. This could lead to incorrect patient results.
Root causeUnder Investigation by firm
ActionOn June 10, 2021, Abbott issued a Product Correction letter to US consignees via FedEx. In addition to informing consignees about the recall, Abbott asked customers to take the following actions: 1. Immediately install AALT assay file, version 10, obtained from www.corelaboratory.abbott 2. Manually configure the HighLinearity assay parameter to 1,200 U/L. For detailed information, refer to Changing assay configuration settings, Change a linearity range in the ARCHITECT System Operations Manual, Section 2. 3 Complete and return the Customer Reply Form. 4. If you have forwarded the products
Quantity4,727 units
DistributionWorldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of VA, UT, TX, TN, SD,PA, NY, ME, ID, CA and the countries of AFGHANISTAN, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BAHAMAS, BANGLADESH, BELGIUM, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVI, CANADA, CAYMAN ISLANDS, CROATIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, EGYPT, FAROE ISLAND, FINLAND,
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

This recall record lists no 510(k) number.