ARCHITECT Intact PTH Calibrators consists of 6 bottles (4.0 mL each). Calibrator A contains Bis Tris Propane buffer with protein (bovine) stabilizer. Calibrators B-F contain PTH (synthetic peptide) in Bis Tris Propane buffer with protein (bovine) stabilizer. Preservatives: sodium azide and ProClin 300. Product Usage: The ARCHITECT Intact PTH assay is an in vitro chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) for the quantitative determination of intact parathyroid hormone (PTH) in human serum and plasma on the ARCHITECT i System.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: List Number: 8K25-01. Lot Numbers and Expiration Dates: Lot 00613I000, Expires 05 SEP 2014; Lot 01913C000, Expires 14 MAR 2014; Lot 01913K000, Expires 12 NOV 2014; Lot 02413E000, Expires 09 MAY 2014; Lot 01312K000, Expires 12 NOV 2013; Lot 00813A000, Expires 08 JAN 2014; Lot 01412H000, Expires 16 AUG 2013; Lot 00912F000, Expires 30 MAY 2013.
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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 Laboratories
- Reason for Recall:
- Abbott has confirmed that a performance shift in the ARCHITECT Intact PTH assay has the potential to generate falsely elevated results on patient samples. Results generated with impacted lots may demonstrate a positive shift relative to those generated with previous calibrator and/or control lots. The issue may also impact your established ARCHITECT Intact PTH reference ranges. Abbott ARCHITECT In
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
ARCHITECT Intact PTH Calibrators consists of 6 bottles (4.0 mL each). Calibrator A contains Bis Tris Propane buffer with protein (bovine) stabilizer. Calibrators B-F contain PTH (synthetic peptide) in Bis Tris Propane buffer with protein (bovine) stabilizer. Preservatives: sodium azide and ProClin 300. Product Usage: The ARCHITECT Intact PTH assay is an in vitro chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) for the quantitative determination of intact parathyroid hormone (PTH) in human serum and plasma on the ARCHITECT i System.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
List Number: 8K25-01. Lot Numbers and Expiration Dates: Lot 00613I000, Expires 05 SEP 2014; Lot 01913C000, Expires 14 MAR 2014; Lot 01913K000, Expires 12 NOV 2014; Lot 02413E000, Expires 09 MAY 2014; Lot 01312K000, Expires 12 NOV 2013; Lot 00813A000, Expires 08 JAN 2014; Lot 01412H000, Expires 16 AUG 2013; Lot 00912F000, Expires 30 MAY 2013.
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1671-2014
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