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FDA Devices recall · Reported October 2, 2019

Alinity c Lithium Reagent Kit- intended for the quantitation of lithium in serum or plasma using respectively the ARCHITECT c Systems and the Alinity c analyzer List Number: 08P5320

Added an additional SmartWash parameter for the Lithium and Alinity c Lithium Reagent Kit, catalogue number 8L25-30 and 08P5320 to prevent the potential for carryover from the A…

Recall #
Z-2552-2019
Affected scope
1217 kits
Initiated
June 28, 2019
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Sentinel Ch SpA recalled Alinity c Lithium Reagent Kit- intended for the quantitation of lithium in serum or plasm… - a moderate-severity action.

Alinity c Lithium Reagent Kit- intended for the quantitation of lithium in serum or plasm… was recalled by Sentinel Ch SpA in October 2, 2019. Reason: Added an additional SmartWash parameter for the Lithium and Alinity c Lithium Reagent Kit, catalogue number…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2552-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Sentinel Ch SpA issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Added an additional SmartWash parameter for the Lithium and Alinity c Lithium Reagent Kit, catalogue number….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
October 2, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2552-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

Alinity c Lithium Reagent Kit- intended for the quantitation of lithium in serum or plasma using respectively the ARCHITECT c Systems and the Alinity c analyzer List Number: 08P5320

Reason for recall

Added an additional SmartWash parameter for the Lithium and Alinity c Lithium Reagent Kit, catalogue number 8L25-30 and 08P5320 to prevent the potential for carryover from the ARCHITECT Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) reagent (LN 2P56) may result infalsely elevated lithium patient results

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-2552-2019
Date reported October 2, 2019
Date initiated June 28, 2019
Recalling firm Sentinel Ch SpA
Firm location Milan
Affected scope 1217 kits
Distribution Nationwide Foreign: ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZERBAIJAN BANGLADESH BELARUS BELGIUM BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVI BRAZIL BRUNEI CANADA CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CROATIA CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK FAROE ISLANDS FINLAND FRANCE GER…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Alinity c Lithium Reagent Kit- intended for the quantitation of lithium in serum or plasma using respectively the ARCHITECT c Systems and the Alinity c analyzer List Number: 08P5320. Recalled by Sentinel Ch SpA. Units affected: 1217 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
Added an additional SmartWash parameter for the Lithium and Alinity c Lithium Reagent Kit, catalogue number 8L25-30 and 08P5320 to prevent the potential for carryover from the ARCHITECT Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) reagent (LN 2P56) may result infalsely elevated lithium patient results
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 2, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2552-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide Foreign: ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZERBAIJAN BANGLADESH BELARUS BELGIUM BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVI BRAZIL BRUNEI CANADA CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CROATIA CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK FAROE ISLANDS FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GREECE GREENLAND HONG KONG IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY JORDAN KUWAIT LEBANON LUXEMBOURG MALAYSIA MALDIVES MEXICO MOROCCO NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND NIGERIA NORWAY OMAN PAKISTAN PANAMA PARAGUAY PHILIPPINES POLAND PORTUGAL PUERTO RICO ROMANIA RWANDA SAUDI ARABIA SLOVAKIA SOUTH AFRICA SPAIN ST. VINCENT SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THAILAND TURKEY UAE UNITED KINGDOM URUGUAY.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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