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FDA Devices recall · Reported October 1, 2014

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).

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 i…

Recall #
Z-2692-2014
Affected scope
359 units
Initiated
August 11, 2014
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Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical recalled ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU Reagent, Part No. A11A01646 Product Usage: ABX PENTRA Magnes… - a moderate-severity action.

ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU Reagent, Part No. A11A01646 Product Usage: ABX PENTRA Magnes… was recalled by Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical in October 1, 2014. Reason: Horiba Medical is recalling the ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU Reagent because the on-board stability claims has be…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2692-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Horiba Medical is recalling the ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU Reagent because the on-board stability claims has be….

Moderate
severity level
359 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
October 1, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2692-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2692-2014) was formally reported on October 1, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 11, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Irvine, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 359 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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 s… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide Distribution.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

359 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

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).

Reason for recall

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.

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-2692-2014
Date reported October 1, 2014
Date initiated August 11, 2014
Recalling firm Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical
Firm location Irvine, CA
Affected scope 359 units
Distribution US Nationwide Distribution.

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

Scale of Impact

359 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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).. Recalled by Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical. Units affected: 359 units.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 1, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2692-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US Nationwide Distribution..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2692-2014) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
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