FDA Device

AxSYM AFP Reagent Pack, list 7A48-22 (100 test kit), 7A48-21(French label); and AxSYM Cancer Assay Disk, list 3D50-02 (Version 2.0), 3D50-03 (Version 3.0), and 3D50-04 (Version 4.0)

Hazard

AFP results obtained when using the 1:101 automated dilution protocol showed an overestimation of AFP of up to 30.5%

What You Should Do

Remedy

All AxSYM AFP customers were informed not to use the 1:101 automated dilution protocol via Device Correction letter dated 6/12/03. If necessary, manually dilute samples per the AxSYM AFP package insert.

Products

AxSYM AFP Reagent Pack, list 7A48-22 (100 test kit), 7A48-21(French label); and AxSYM Cancer Assay Disk, list 3D50-02 (Version 2.0), 3D50-03 (Version 3.0), and 3D50-04 (Version 4.0)
Brand
Abbott Laboratories HPD/ADD
UPC
All lots of AFP list 7A48-22 and 7A48-21 used with all lots of AxSYM Cancer Assay Disk list 3D50-02, 3D50-03 and 3D50-04 with AFP Assay File version 2.00.200, when used with AxSYM SYstem Sotware Versions 3.00 and higher.

Units Affected

23,000 kits