The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2692-2014·Announced 2014-10-01

Horiba Medical Recalls ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU Reagent for Stability Update

Horiba Medical is recalling ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU Reagent to update on-board stability claims from 7 days to 1 day.

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: This is a voluntary precautionary recall involving a labeling and stability claim update without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Horiba Medical is recalling the ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU Reagent, Part No. A11A01646. The product is used for the quantitative in vitro diagnostic determination of magnesium in human serum and plasma. The recall involves 359 units distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall is being conducted because the on-board stability claims for the reagent have been updated. Horiba Medical has revised the package inserts to remove the previous 7-day on-board stability claim and replace it with a 1-day on-board stability claim. This change ensures that users are aware of the correct timeframe for the reagent's stability once it is loaded into the instrument.

Healthcare facilities and laboratories that have received this product should stop using the reagent and follow the instructions provided by Horiba Medical for the return or disposal of the affected units. This recall is a precautionary measure to ensure accurate diagnostic results and proper handling of the reagent.

The recalled product

Product
ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU Reagent, Part No. A11A01646 Product Usage: ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU reagent with associated calibrators and controls are for quantitative in vitro diagnostic determination of magnesium in human serum and plasma based on a photometric test using xylidy
Affected units
359

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 (1)

  • All Lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.