Horiba Instruments Inc recalls ABX PENTRA Lactic Acid CP ref. A11A01721 reagent is intended for the quantitative in vitro diagnostic determination of…

Recall date

January 11, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0741-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Horiba Instruments Inc

Sold / distributed

U.S. distribution to the following; CA, NY, AL, OK, MN, MS, MD, TX, KY, WV, MT, IL, FL, VA, WA, MI, KS, NE, PA, OH, ID, OR, AR, AZ, NM, NC, SC, GA, TN No foreign distribution.

Why it was recalled

N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) present in the blood of patients treated for paracetamol overdose can interfere with the Trinder reaction that uses hydrogen peroxide catalytic on aminoantipyrine and phenol, and can produce falsely low results with the reagents using the Trinder reaction method.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

ABX PENTRA Lactic Acid CP ref. A11A01721 reagent is intended for the quantitative in vitro diagnostic determination of lactic acid in plasma by colorimetry. Lactic acid measurements that evaluate the acid-base status are used in the diagnosis and treatment of lactic acidosis (abnormally high acidity of the blood).