FDA Device

AxSYM Drugs of Abuse/Toxicology Assay Disk Version 8.0; List Number: 3D54-08; Abbott La boratories, Diagnostics Division, Abbott Park, IL 60064

Hazard

Error Message: If the Positive and Negative Interpretation Cutoff parameters (116/117) are edited after installation of the revised assay file, VRTX error #0002 in Task 40 is generated and the instrument locks up when it attempts to report an AxSYM Amphetamine/Methamphetamine II patient result.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consignees were sent a Product Correction-Immediate Action Required letter on 1/21/08. The letter provided users with the steps to take to temporarily correct the problem until the recalling firm is able to send a corrected assay file. Users were requested to return a customer reply letter acknowledging receipt of the letter. For additional information, contact 1-877-4ABBOTT.

Products

AxSYM Drugs of Abuse/Toxicology Assay Disk Version 8.0; List Number: 3D54-08; Abbott La boratories, Diagnostics Division, Abbott Park, IL 60064
Brand
Abbott Laboratories
UPC
Lot Numbers: 59311P100 and 59312P100.

Units Affected

1,270 disks