ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1067-2007 ยท JHI Visual, Pregnancy Hcg, Prescription Use

Abbott Diagnostic International, Ltd.

AxSYM Total B-hCG Reagent List 7A59-21 is composed of one bottle of Anti B-hCG Coated Microparticles, one bottle of Anti- B-hCG Alkaline Phosphatase Conjugate and one bottle of Specimen Diluent. REF 7A59-21. 100 Tests. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.

DateJul 12, 2007 (initiated Apr 10, 2007)
StatusTerminated
ReasonAn increase in background counts elevates the results of low level samples up to approximately 6mIU/mL. This is not enough to shift a negative result to positive on an undiluted sample. If low level samples are diluted then the background effect is magnified potentially yelding false positive results for pregnancy and or Dilution Inaccuracy.
Root causeOther
ActionThe 4/10/2007 Product Recall Letter was sent to all customers who received the affected lots.
Quantity11530 kits
DistributionWorldwide, including USA, PR, USVI, CANADA, MEXICO, GUATEMALA, COSTA RICA, COLOMBIA, ECUADOR, PERU, CHILE, URUGUAY, ARGENTINA, BRAZIL, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, EL SALVADOR, GERMANY, JAPAN, SINGAPORE, HONG KONG, TAIWAN, THAILAND, SOUTH KOREA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, HONDURAS, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, GRENADA,
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K935673AXSYM TOTAL B-HCG
Abbott Laboratories, Jun 21, 1994