Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 16, 2016
Abbott has identified negative interference from the drug N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) with the ARCHITECT Lactic Acid reagent (LN 9D89-21).
Abbott Laboratories recalled ARCHITECT Lactic Acid Part # 09D891T21 The Lactic Acid assay is used for the quantitat… - a moderate-severity action.
ARCHITECT Lactic Acid Part # 09D891T21 The Lactic Acid assay is used for the quantitat… was recalled by Abbott Laboratories in November 16, 2016. Reason: Abbott has identified negative interference from the drug N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) with the ARCHITECT Lactic A…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0379-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Abbott Laboratories issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Abbott has identified negative interference from the drug N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) with the ARCHITECT Lactic A….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0379-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0379-2017) was formally reported on November 16, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 11, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Abbott Laboratories is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Abbott Park, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 26, 837 kits.
The documented reason for this recall is: Abbott has identified negative interference from the drug N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) with the ARCHITECT Lactic Acid reagent (LN 9D89-21). Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide and Worldwide Distribution.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
26, 837 kits
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
ARCHITECT Lactic Acid Part # 09D891T21 The Lactic Acid assay is used for the quantitation of lactic acid in human plasma.
Abbott has identified negative interference from the drug N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) with the ARCHITECT Lactic Acid reagent (LN 9D89-21).
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0379-2017 |
| Date reported | November 16, 2016 |
| Date initiated | October 11, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Abbott Laboratories |
| Firm location | Abbott Park, IL |
| Affected scope | 26, 837 kits |
| Distribution | Nationwide and Worldwide Distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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