Abbott recalls Cholestech LDX lipid profile and glucose test kits that may produce incorrect results due to storage issues from transit delays during severe thunderstorms. Consumers should check product labels for catalog number 97991 or GTIN 893038002937.
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 is recalling lipid profile and glucose test kits that could give incorrect results if stored outside recommended conditions due to transit delays from severe thunderstorms. This affects test accuracy and may lead to delayed or wrong health assessments.
The test kits require specific cold chain storage to maintain accuracy. Transit delays during severe thunderstorms may have caused the kits to be stored outside recommended conditions, increasing the chance of incorrect or delayed test results.
Healthcare providers and individuals using these test kits for cholesterol and glucose monitoring. Those who have recently received the test kits from the manufacturer are most at risk.
Check the product label for catalog number 97991 or GTIN 893038002937. The test kits are sold by Abbott Rapid DX America LLC under the Cholestech LDX brand.
Look for catalog number 97991 or GTIN 893038002937 on the test kit packaging.
The test kits may produce incorrect or delayed results due to storage issues from transit delays during severe thunderstorms.
Check the product label for catalog number 97991 or GTIN 893038002937.
No, the recall does not require discarding the kits. Consumers should check the product label for the specific catalog number or GTIN to confirm if they have the recalled items.
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Subject: Recall Z-1826-2025 — Abbott Abbott Hello, I own a Abbott that is covered by recall Z-1826-2025 from Abbott. 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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