Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

ARCHITECT HAVAB-G Calibrator Recalled by Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG Due to Abbott has identified that Calibrator lot 08219BE00 is...

Date: November 7, 2019
Company: Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG directly.

Affected Products

ARCHITECT HAVAB-G Calibrator, REF 6L27-01

Quantity: 83 kits

Why Was This Recalled?

Abbott has identified that Calibrator lot 08219BE00 is potentially impacted by an increase in Relative Light Units (RLUs) up to 94%. It has been confirmed that the increase in the calibrator RLU values may cause a decrease in the control values and patient results. Patient values generated using the impacted calibrator lot 08219BE00 may have changed interpretation from reactive to falsely non reactive. Results impacted may present as a (falsely) non reactive result that fall in the range between 0.50 to 0.99 S/CO.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 22 states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OH, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, WA, WV

Affected (22 states)Not affected

About Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG

Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG has 18 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report