Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU Reagent, Part No. A11A01646 Product Usage: ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU reagent with associated calibrators and controls are for quantitative in vitro diagnostic determination of magnesium in human serum and plasma based on a photometric test using xylidyl blue. Magnesium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of hypomagnesemnia (abnormally low plasma levels of magnesium) and hypermagnesemnia (abnormally high plasma levels of magnesium). Recall
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU Reagent, Part No. A11A01646 Product Usage: ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU reagent with associated calibrators and controls are for quantitative in vitro diagnostic determination of magnesium in human serum and plasma based on a photometric test using xylidyl blue. Magnesium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of hypomagnesemnia (abnormally low plasma levels of magnesium) and hypermagnesemnia (abnormally high plasma levels of magnesium).
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Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical is recalling ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU Reagent, Part No. A11A01646 Product Usage: ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU rea due to Horiba Medical is recalling the ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU Reagent because the on-board stability claims has been updated. Horiba has updated the ABX P. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences or death. Based on FDA medical device enforcement report.
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Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Horiba Medical is recalling the ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU Reagent because the on-board stability claims has been updated. Horiba has updated the ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU package inserts by removing the 7-day on-board stability claim and replacing it with a 1-day on-board stability claim.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the device and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026