CLASS II Device recall · Reported 10 Apr 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Abbott Architect Creatine Kinase, IVD recalled by Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Laboratories is recalling Abbott Architect Creatine Kinase, IVD, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 18 Jul 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1076-2019
- FDA event ID
- 82116
- Recalling firm
- Abbott Laboratories, Irving, TX
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 18 Jul 2018
- FDA classified
- 30 Mar 2019
- Reported
- 10 Apr 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 18 Jul 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 Mar 2019 | Classified by FDA | +255 days |
| 10 Apr 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +11 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The product has a stability issue which may lead to an error code indicating "Unable to calculate result, reaction check failure" and/or Quality Control results out of range low.
Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.
Product as listed by the FDA
Abbott ARCHITECT Creatine Kinase, IVD, REF 7D6341.
Where it was distributed
Distribution was made nationwide, including Puerto Rico. There was also government and military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Gaza & Jericho, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Netherlands, Netherlands (Curacao), New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Yemen, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, Uganda, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.
Questions about this recall
Is Abbott Architect Creatine Kinase, IVD recalled?
Yes. Abbott Laboratories recalled Abbott Architect Creatine Kinase, IVD on 18 Jul 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-1076-2019.
Why was it recalled?
The product has a stability issue which may lead to an error code indicating "Unable to calculate result, reaction check failure" and/or Quality Control results out of range low.
Which lots are affected?
Lot number 99633UN18, exp. 02JAN19, UDI (01)00380740101176(17)190102(10)99633UN18.
Where was it sold?
Distribution was made nationwide, including Puerto Rico. There was also government and military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Gaza & Jericho, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Netherlands, Netherlands (Curacao), New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Yemen, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, Uganda, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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