Events

Recall of Device Recall ABX PENTRA Urine Control L/H

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.

Learn more about the data here
  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    67133
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-0924-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-12-18
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-02-03
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-10-09
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=124753
  • 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
    Multi-analyte controls, all kinds (assayed) - Product Code JJY
  • Reason
    Horiba medical is informing all abx pentra urine control l/h customers running the creatinine assay on abx pentra chemistry analyzers that the target range for creatinine has been updated. the abx pentra urine control l/h lot specific annexes have been updated to include revised acceptable target ranges for creatinine.No other analyte values are affected.
  • Action
    HORIBA Medical sent an Urgent Safety Notice dated December 18, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to update their Quality Control procedures to include the new Creatinine Target Ranges for the ABX PENTRA Urine Control L/H Reference #: A11A01674 and Lot #s: 1207001, 1303601, and 1300701. Customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed response form to verify their understanding of the Field Safety Notice. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local HORIBA Medical representative. For questions regarding this recall call 949-453-0500.

Device

Device Recall ABX PENTRA Urine Control L/H
  • Model / Serial
    Model/Part #(s): A11A01674. Lot/Serial #(s): 1207001, 1303601, and 1300701. Shelf Life: Lot#s 1207001 & 1300701 Expire on: 06/30/2014. Lot# 1303601 Expires on: 09/30/2014.
  • Product Classification
    Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Canada.
  • Product Description
    ABX PENTRA Urine Control L/H. || The ABX PENTRA Urine Control L/H is a two-level (Low and High) quality control || consisting of liquid solutions prepared from human urine with chemical additives and || materials of biological origin added as required to obtain given component levels. The || assigned values of the control components are given in the labeling, ensuring control of || the appropriate HORIBA ABX SAS methods on the ABX PENTRA chemistry analyzers. || Each control level is provided in one vial of 10 ml. || The ABX PENTRA Urine Control L/H is for use in quality control by monitoring accuracy and precision.
  • 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