The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1728-2020·Announced 2020-04-29

Abbott Recalls Architect HAVAB G Reagent Kits Due to Antigen Concentration Error

Abbott is recalling 7,347 Architect HAVAB G Reagent Kits because an erroneous concentration value was used during manufacture, resulting in a decreased amount of antigen.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Abbott GmbH & Co. KG is recalling 7,347 units of the ARCHITECT HAVAB G Reagent Kit, List Number 6L27 25. The affected lots are 03429BE00, 06172BE00, 08073BE00, and 10353BE00. These products were distributed nationwide in the United States, including Puerto Rico.

The recall was initiated because an erroneous concentration value for hepatitis A virus was utilized during the manufacturing process. This error led to a decreased amount of antigen being used in the impacted lots. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected reagent kits and contact Abbott for further instructions or a replacement. The specific UDI codes for the affected lots are provided in the official recall documentation.

The recalled product

Product
ARCHITECT HAVAB G Reagent Kit. List Number 6L27 25.
Affected units
7,347

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (7)

  • List Number 6L27 25. Lot No: 03429BE00
  • 06172BE00
  • 08073BE00
  • 10353BE00. UDI: (01)00380740011185 (17)200320(10)03429BE00
  • (01)00380740011185 (17)200604(10)06172BE00
  • (01)00380740011185 (17)200819(10)08073BE00
  • (01)00380740011185 (17)201023(10)10353BE00.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 38 states specifically: