The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1894-2020·Announced 2020-05-13

Abbott Recalls C Peptide Calibrators Due to Mexico License Documentation Error

Abbott Laboratories is recalling 65 kits of ARCHITECT C Peptide Calibrators distributed in Mexico due to an error in the renewal documentation process for the local license.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III and is driven by a documentation error regarding a license renewal in Mexico, which fits the rubric criteria for documentation issues and cosmetic defects.

Plain-English summary

Abbott Laboratories is recalling 65 kits of ARCHITECT C Peptide Calibrators. The product is used as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with abnormal insulin secretion, including diabetes mellitus. The affected units are identified by Lot Numbers 03619E000 with an expiration date of 08APR2020.

The recall was initiated due to an error in the renewal documentation process for the license in Mexico. All in-date ARCHITECT C Peptide Reagents, Calibrators, and Controls are being recalled until a new license is obtained. The product was distributed internationally only in Mexico, with no US distribution.

Consumers and healthcare facilities in Mexico should stop using the affected products and contact Abbott Laboratories for further instructions on the return or replacement process.

The recalled product

Product
ARCHITECT C Peptide Calibrator - Product Usage: used as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with abnormal insulin secretion including diabetes mellitus.
Affected units
65

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 (2)

  • Lot Numbers 03619E000
  • Exp Date 08APR2020

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Abbott Laboratories under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →