Events

Recall of ABX PENTRA Creatinine 120 CP

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    63536
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-0289-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-09-14
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-11-14
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-11-29
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=114159
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Alkaline picrate, colorimetry, creatinine - Product Code CGX
  • Reason
    This recall was initiated because some customers were experiencing an alarm during creatinine calibration "reag range high". this alarm caused the calibration to fail and prevented the user from using the creatinine assay.
  • Action
    HORIBA Medical sent customer communication letters dated October 24, 2011, to all affected customers via Fax with the exception of two communications that were emailed. The response or confirmation of receipt was conducted via telephone and also documented on attached Notification List. Customers were given a list of procedures to follow and asked to complete and fax the Acknowledgement of Receipt Form to +33 (0)4 67 14 15 17. For questions regarding this recall call 949-453-0500, ext 208.

Device

ABX PENTRA Creatinine 120 CP
  • Model / Serial
    Model Number Creatinine Part # A11A01868, Lot Numbers: 203273706, 203273707, 203273808, 203273709.
  • Product Classification
    Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    ABX PENTRA Creatinine 120 CP, Model Number Creatinine Part # A11A01868, Lot Numbers: 203273706, 203273707, 203273808, 203273709. || The ABX PENTRA Creatinine 120 CP is an in vitro diagnostic assay for the quantitative determination of creatinine in human serum, plasma and urine based on a kinetic method using alkaline picrate (Jaffe method). It is composed of a 27 ml monoreagent cassette. Reagent is a chemical solution with additives. || ABX PENTRA Creatinine 120 CP reagent, with associated calibrator and controls, is a diagnostic reagent for quantitative in vitro determination of Creatinine in human serum, plasma and urine based on a kinetic method using alkaline picrate (Jaffe method). Creatinine measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases, in monitoring renal dialysis, and as a calculation basis for measuring other urine analytes. This reagent is intended for use on the ABX PENTRA 400 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer.
  • Manufacturer
    Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical

Manufacturer

Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical
  • Manufacturer Address
    Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical, 34 Bunsen, Irvine CA 92618-4210
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Horiba Ltd.
  • Source
    USFDA