ARCHITECT Total T3 Reagent Kit used on ARCHITECT i1000SR or i2000/i2000SR platforms Product Usage: It is a Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) for the quantitative determination of free triiodothyronine (Free T3) in human serum and plasma.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    List number (Kit Configuration): 7K64 20 (4 x 100 test/kit), 7K64 25 (1 x 100 tests/kit), 7K64 30 (4 x 500 tests/kit), 7K64 35 (1 x 500 tests/kit), 7K64 27 (1 x 100 tests/kit), 7K64 32 (4 x 500 tests/kit), 7K64 37 (1 x 500 tests/kit). All lot codes for each of these list numbers are included in the recall.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Abbott Ireland Diagnostics Division
Reason for Recall:
Samples tested using ARCHITECT Free T3 or ARCHITECT Total T3 assays may show depressed results due to a reagent carryover when testing on board with specific assays on the ARCHITECT i1000SR and i2000/i2999SR platforms.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

ARCHITECT Total T3 Reagent Kit used on ARCHITECT i1000SR or i2000/i2000SR platforms Product Usage: It is a Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) for the quantitative determination of free triiodothyronine (Free T3) in human serum and plasma.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

List number (Kit Configuration): 7K64 20 (4 x 100 test/kit), 7K64 25 (1 x 100 tests/kit), 7K64 30 (4 x 500 tests/kit), 7K64 35 (1 x 500 tests/kit), 7K64 27 (1 x 100 tests/kit), 7K64 32 (4 x 500 tests/kit), 7K64 37 (1 x 500 tests/kit). All lot codes for each of these list numbers are included in the recall.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0799-2019

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