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Device product

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).

Z-2692-2014

August 11, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical
Event
Event 69105
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
359 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2692-2014

Official wording

Reason: 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.

Code information: All Lots

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide Distribution.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    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.