ARCHITECT CA 19-9XR Reagent Kit; ARCHITECT CA 19-9 Reagent Kit, list 291-20 (4 x 100 tests), 2K91-25 and 2K91-27 (1 x 100 tests); Product Usage: The ARCHITECT CA 19-9XR assay is a chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) for the quantitative determination of 1116-NS-19-9 reactive determinants in human serum or plasma on the ARCHITECT i System. The ARCHITECT CA-19-9XR assay is to be used as an aid in the management of pancreatic cancer patients in conjunction with other clinical methods.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    lot 08849M500 exp. 10/13/2012; lot 08851M500 exp. 10/13/2012; lot 08852M500 exp. 11/30/2012; lot 08853M500 exp. 11/30/2012; lot 10040M500 exp. 11/30/2012; and lot 10122M500 exp. 11/30/2012
  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 Laboratories
Reason for Recall:
The six ARCHITECT CA 19-9XR reagent lots are demonstrating a shift up in patient results. The Abbott Controls however do not detect the upward shift and will test within range.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

ARCHITECT CA 19-9XR Reagent Kit; ARCHITECT CA 19-9 Reagent Kit, list 291-20 (4 x 100 tests), 2K91-25 and 2K91-27 (1 x 100 tests); Product Usage: The ARCHITECT CA 19-9XR assay is a chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) for the quantitative determination of 1116-NS-19-9 reactive determinants in human serum or plasma on the ARCHITECT i System. The ARCHITECT CA-19-9XR assay is to be used as an aid in the management of pancreatic cancer patients in conjunction with other clinical methods.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

lot 08849M500 exp. 10/13/2012; lot 08851M500 exp. 10/13/2012; lot 08852M500 exp. 11/30/2012; lot 08853M500 exp. 11/30/2012; lot 10040M500 exp. 11/30/2012; and lot 10122M500 exp. 11/30/2012

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1904-2012

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