ARCHITECT BNP Controls Ptoduct Usage: The ARCHITECT BNP Controls are for the estimation of test precision and the detection of systematic analytical deviations of the ARCHITECT iSystem (reagents, calibrators and instrument), when used for the quantitative determination of human B type natriuretic peptide (BNP) in human EDTA plasma.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    a. List Number 8K28 11 - Lot Number (Expiration Date) UDI: 44K78918 (18JUN2019) (01)00380740017477(17)190618(10)44K78918, 44K80918 (05SEP2019) (01)00380740017477(17)190905(10)44K80918, 44K82718 (15NOV2019) (01)00380740017477(17)191115(10)44K82718; b. List Number 8K28 12 - Lot Number (Expiration Date) UDI: 44K79518 (23Jul2019) (01)00380740145262(17)190723(10)44K79518, 44K81118 (5Sep2019) (01)00380740145262(17)190905(10)44K81118, 44K82818 (15Nov2019) (01)00380740145262(17)191115(10)44K82818, 44K84219 (17Dec2019) (01)00380740145262(17)191217(10)44K84219
  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:
Presence of a time dependent, stability drift in patient and control results returned from ARCHITECT BNP testing.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

ARCHITECT BNP Controls Ptoduct Usage: The ARCHITECT BNP Controls are for the estimation of test precision and the detection of systematic analytical deviations of the ARCHITECT iSystem (reagents, calibrators and instrument), when used for the quantitative determination of human B type natriuretic peptide (BNP) in human EDTA plasma.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

a. List Number 8K28 11 - Lot Number (Expiration Date) UDI: 44K78918 (18JUN2019) (01)00380740017477(17)190618(10)44K78918, 44K80918 (05SEP2019) (01)00380740017477(17)190905(10)44K80918, 44K82718 (15NOV2019) (01)00380740017477(17)191115(10)44K82718; b. List Number 8K28 12 - Lot Number (Expiration Date) UDI: 44K79518 (23Jul2019) (01)00380740145262(17)190723(10)44K79518, 44K81118 (5Sep2019) (01)00380740145262(17)190905(10)44K81118, 44K82818 (15Nov2019) (01)00380740145262(17)191115(10)44K82818, 44K84219 (17Dec2019) (01)00380740145262(17)191217(10)44K84219

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2079-2019

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