Recall of Abbott Diagnostics Arch Ausab Anti-HBs reagent due to transit delays causing improper storage. May lead to incorrect or delayed test results.
transit delays of certain cold chain products due to severe thunderstorms which may caused the products to be stored outside the recommended labeled storage conditions. This failure could increase the probability of an incorrect test result or a delayed test result.
Abbott Diagnostics is recalling its Arch Ausab Anti-HBs reagent kits because severe thunderstorms caused transit delays, potentially leading to improper storage. This could result in incorrect or delayed test results if the reagents are used after being stored outside recommended conditions.
Severe thunderstorms caused transit delays for certain cold chain products. This led to the reagents being stored outside the recommended temperature conditions, which could increase the chance of incorrect or delayed test results.
Healthcare providers and labs that use Abbott Diagnostics Arch Ausab Anti-HBs reagent kits are most at risk. The recall affects kits sold with specific catalog and GTIN numbers.
Check for the catalog number 01L822: 380740115364 and order number 46061983 on the packaging. The reagent is sold in packs of 100 units.
Ensure the reagent is stored within the recommended temperature range before use.
Severe thunderstorms caused transit delays, leading to improper storage conditions that could increase the chance of incorrect or delayed test results.
Look for catalog number 01L8227 and GTIN 380740115364 on the packaging. The reagent is sold in packs of 100 units.
Ensure the reagent is stored within the recommended temperature range before use. No immediate action is required beyond checking storage conditions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Abbott Diagnostics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1842-2025 — Abbott Diagnostics Abbott Diagnostics Hello, I own a Abbott Diagnostics that is covered by recall Z-1842-2025 from Abbott Diagnostics. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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