Abbott recalls immunoglobulin A test kits requiring updated instructions due to safety concerns. Learn if your kit is affected and what to do.
An update to the Reagents and Specimen Collection and Handling/Preparation for Analysis sections of the IFU was required due to different issues with the various products.
Abbott is recalling immunoglob: A test kits that need updated instructions for safety. This recall is for the test kits themselves, not the test results.
The test kits require updated instructions to ensure accurate results. Without the updates, there's a risk of incorrect measurements due to different product issues.
People who use immunoglobulin A test kits for blood serum or plasma analysis. Those most at risk are lab technicians and medical professionals handling these tests.
Check if you have immunoglobulin A test kits for blood serum or plasma analysis. The recall applies to all kits with the current instructions.
Follow the updated instructions for the test kit to ensure accurate results.
No, this recall is for laboratory use only, not home tests.
All immunoglobulin A test kits for blood serum or plasma analysis are affected.
Update the instructions as per the recall notice to ensure accurate results.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Abbott to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1988-2019 — Abbott Abbott Hello, I own a Abbott that is covered by recall Z-1988-2019 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
