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Z-1363-2019Class III

Technopath Multichem S Plus Level 2 -

Abbott Medical / initiated 2019-04-09 / Terminated

Abbott Laboratories began a recall of Technopath Multichem S Plus Level 2 - Product Usage: Multichem S Plus (Assayed) is intended for use as an assayed quality control serum to monitor the... on . FDA classified it as Class III and gives the reason as "Devices were delivered without the required dry ice". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1363-2019
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Abbott Medical
Product
Technopath Multichem S Plus Level 2 - Product Usage: Multichem S Plus (Assayed) is intended for use as an assayed quality control serum to monitor the precision of laboratory testing procedures for the analytes listed in the package insert.
Product code
JJY Multi-Analyte Controls, All Kinds (Assayed)
Reason for recall
Devices were delivered without the required dry ice.
FDA root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
On about 04/04/2019, Abbott notified customers in Latvia of the recall. Instructions included to examine inventory for any affected devices on hand, review the letter with your Medical Director or Laboratory Management and follow your laboratory protocol regarding the need for reviewing previously reported patient results, complete and return the Customer Reply form, and notify customers if the affected devices have been forwarded to other laboratories and provide them a copy of the notification letter. If replacement material is available, customers were instructed to discontinue the use of affected devices and destroy any remaining inventory according to your laboratory procedures. If replacement material is not available, immediately order replacement material. Abbott instructed customers that they may continue to use the impacted material as long as controls are within range. Destroy impacted material once replacement material is available.
Quantity in commerce
1 unit
Distribution
Distribution to Latvia.
Product codes and lots
LN 5P78-11; Lot 18005182

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1363-2019
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1355-2019Class IIITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1356-2019Class IIITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1357-2019Class IIITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1358-2019Class IIITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1359-2019Class IIITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1360-2019Class IIITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1361-2019Class IIITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1362-2019Class IIITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1363-2019Class IIITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated