FDA Device

AxSYM Homocysteine Reagent Pack, list 5F51-20, Produced by Axis-Shield, Oslo, Norway, for Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL 60064 USA

Hazard

There is a kit-to-kit difference within the lots, with the reagents generating different polarization values than those in others.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Recall letters dated 8/22/03 informed users of the kit to kit difference within the lots, and outlined the actions needed to take for patient results obtained from the use of the affected kits. The customers were requested to destroy any remaining inventory of the affected reagents. Any questions were directed to Abbott's Customer Service at 1-877-422-2688.

Products

AxSYM Homocysteine Reagent Pack, list 5F51-20, Produced by Axis-Shield, Oslo, Norway, for Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL 60064 USA
Brand
Abbott Laboratories HPD/ADD/GPRD
UPC
list 5F51-20, lots 01724M300, 03314HN00, 03533HN00

Units Affected

3505 kits