FDA recall record

Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical ABX Pentra Micro ALBUMIN 2 CP, Serum/Plasma, REF recall — FDA Z-2286-2018

When the ABX Pentra Micro ALBUMIN 2 CP (ALBT2) Reagent 2 is sampled and dispensed immediately after an ABX Pentra Creatinine 120 CP (CREA3) Reagent 2…

Class IIclassification
Z-2286-2018official record ID
Jul 4, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2286-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmHoriba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical
Report dateJul 4, 2018
Recall initiation dateApr 26, 2018
Quantity686 devices (233 devices US, 453 devices OUS)
LocationIrvine, CA, United States

Official product description

ABX Pentra Micro ALBUMIN 2 CP, Serum/Plasma, REF 1300032563 The device is intended for use in conjunction with certain materials to measure a variety of analytes.

Why the product was recalled

When the ABX Pentra Micro ALBUMIN 2 CP (ALBT2) Reagent 2 is sampled and dispensed immediately after an ABX Pentra Creatinine 120 CP (CREA3) Reagent 2 dispense, the final result of the microalbumin may be elevated more than 10%. This increase may affect serum, plasma and urine sample types.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and to countries of: Bulgaria, Burma, Cameroon, Djibouti, France, Gabon, Germany, Italy, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Thailand.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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