Recall Z-1397-2011

Abbott Molecular · initiated December 20, 2010

Terminated

Product

Abbott RealTime CT/NG Assay, List 8L07, in vitro diagnostic; Abbott Molecular Inc., Des Plaines, IL 60018 USA The Abbott RealTime CT/NG assay is an in vitro polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay for the direct, qualitative detection of the plasmid DNA for C. trachomatis and the genomic DNA of N. gonorrhoeae in female endocervical or vaginal swab specimens, male urethral swab specimens, or in male and female urine specimens.

Codes / lots: All in date lots

Reason for recall

Internal testing identified the potential of under filled and over filled enzyme reagent vials which may result in obtaining less than the total number of tests per kit as described on the package insert.

FDA-determined cause: Other

Action taken

Abbott Molecular sent a Field Advisory Notice letter to all RealTime HIV-1, CT/NG and HBV assay customers on December 20, 2010, informing them that internal testing identified the potential of under filled and over filled enzyme vials which may result in obtaining less than the total number of tests per kit as described in the package insert. The customers were told that specimens that meet acceptance criteria, per the product labeling are not affected by the situation and are considered valid results, and that the issue has no impact on results for those runs that generate valid results. Any questions were directed to Abbott Technical Support at 1-800-553-7042, Option 2.

Details

Recall number
Z-1397-2011
Initiated
December 20, 2010
Posted by FDA
February 23, 2011
Terminated
November 19, 2012
Product code
LSK – Dna-Reagents, Chlamydia
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Recalling firm
Abbott Molecular, Des Plaines, IL

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

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Z-1398-2011 Abbott RealTime HIV-1 Assay, List 6L18, in vitro diagnostic; Abbott Molecular Inc., Des…Internal testing identified the potential of under filled and over filled enzyme reagent vials which may… 12/20/2010Terminated
Z-1399-2011 Abbott RealTime HBV Assay, List 2N40, in vitro diagnostic; Abbott Molecular Inc., Des…Internal testing identified the potential of under filled and over filled enzyme reagent vials which may… 12/20/2010Terminated