FDAClass IIFebruary 10, 2016

The ABX PENTRA Cholesterol CP recall

The ABX PENTRA Cholesterol CP ref. A11A01634 is an in vitro diagnostic assay for quantitative determination of cholesterol in human serum and plasma…

Why was The ABX PENTRA Cholesterol CP recalled?

N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) present in the blood of patients treated for paracetamol overdose can interfere with the Trinder reaction that uses hydrogen peroxide catalytic on aminoantipyrine and phenol, and can produce falsely low results with the reagents using the Trinder reaction method.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

All Lots

Product
The ABX PENTRA Cholesterol CP ref. A11A01634 is an in vitro diagnostic assay for quantitative determination of cholesterol in human serum and plasma…
Recalling firm
Horiba Instruments Inc
Quantity
216
Distribution
U.S. distribution to the following; CA, NY, AL, OK, MN, MS, MD, TX, KY, WV, MT, IL, FL, VA, WA, MI, KS, NE, PA, OH, ID, OR, AR, AZ, NM, NC, SC, GA, TN No foreign distribution.
Recall date
February 10, 2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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