Abbott Diagnostic International, Ltd. 30 Bo Cruce Davila Total B-hCG Speciment Diluent is composed of 1 bottle of Total B-hCG Specimen Diluent containing animal serum. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Total B-hCG Speciment Diluent is composed of 1 bottle of Total B-hCG Specimen Diluent containing animal serum.
Brand
Abbott Diagnostic International, Ltd. 30 Bo Cruce Davila
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
45033Q100, 46212Q100, 46776Q100, 47117Q100, 47619Q100.
Products Sold
45033Q100, 46212Q100,46776Q100, 47117Q100, 47619Q100.
Abbott Diagnostic International, Ltd. 30 Bo Cruce Davila is recalling Total B-hCG Speciment Diluent is composed of 1 bottle of Total B-hCG Specimen Diluent containing ani due to An increase in background counts elevates the results of low level samples up to approximately 6mIU/mL. This is not enough to shift a negative result . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
An increase in background counts elevates the results of low level samples up to approximately 6mIU/mL. This is not enough to shift a negative result to positive on an undiluted sample. If low level samples are diluted then the background effect is magnified potentially yelding false positive results for pregnancy and or Dilution Inaccuracy.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The 4/10/2007 Product Recall Letter was sent to all customers who received the affected lots.
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