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Device product

HbA1c Calibrators LN 4P52-02 consists of: 4P52-02 Hemoglobin A1c 1 x 1.6 mL and 1 x 1.6 mL. A1c Calibrators (lyophilized) contain hemoglobin and glycated hemoglobin from human whole blood. Prior to lyophilization, the calibrator matrix is an MES-buffered solution. Preservative: Ofloxacin. For use in the calibration of the Hemoglobin A1c assay on the ARCHITECT c 8000 and c 4000 Systems.

Z-0135-2015

April 30, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Abbott Laboratories
Event
Event 68201
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
183 calibrator kits
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0135-2015

Official wording

Reason: HbA1c Calibrators LN 4P52-02, lot 45063UQ12 may contain a value sheet for a different HbA1c calibrator lot. If calibrator lot 45063UQ12 is used in the calibration of the HbA1c assay using values from an incorrect calibrator value sheet then all results, including quality control and patient, may be falsely elevated.

Code information: List Number: 4P52-02; Lot Number: 45063UQ12; Expiration Date: 15 DEC 2014

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution in the countries of Austria, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    HbA1c Calibrators LN 4P52-02, lot 45063UQ12 may contain a value sheet for a different HbA1c calibrator lot. If calibrator lot 45063UQ12 is used in the calibration of the HbA1c assay using values from an incorrect calibrator value sheet then all results, including quality control and patient, may be falsely elevated.