CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 10 Apr 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
Architect Anti-HCV Reagent Kit, List Numbers: a) 1L79-25, b) 1L79 recalled
Abbott is recalling Architect Anti-HCV Reagent Kit, List Numbers: a) 1L79-25, b) 1L79-35, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 4 Mar 2024 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-1479-2024
- FDA event ID
- 94205
- Recalling firm
- Abbott, Wiesbaden
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 4 Mar 2024
- FDA classified
- 4 Apr 2024
- Reported
- 10 Apr 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Device type
- Test Kits & Diagnostics
Timeline
| 4 Mar 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 4 Apr 2024 | Classified by FDA | +31 days |
| 10 Apr 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Customer complaints were received regarding falsely elevated results for some patient samples. Internal studies with customer return samples confirmed potential interactions that may lead to falsely elevated results when processed as below on the same instrument: " ARCHITECT Syphilis TP (LN 8D06) and/or ARCHITECT AdviseDx SARS-CoV-2-IgG II (LN 6S60) precedes ARCHITECT Anti-HCV testing (LN 1L79). " Alinity i Syphilis TP (LN 07P60) precedes Alinity i Anti-HCV testing (LN 08P05).
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
ARCHITECT Anti-HCV Reagent Kit, List Numbers: a) 1L79-25, b) 1L79-35
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide distribution.
Questions about this recall
Is Architect Anti-HCV Reagent Kit, List Numbers: a) 1L79-25, b) 1L79-35 recalled?
Yes. Abbott recalled Architect Anti-HCV Reagent Kit, List Numbers: a) 1L79-25, b) 1L79-35 on 4 Mar 2024. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-1479-2024.
Why was it recalled?
Customer complaints were received regarding falsely elevated results for some patient samples. Internal studies with customer return samples confirmed potential interactions that may lead to falsely elevated results when processed as below on the same instrument: " ARCHITECT Syphilis TP (LN 8D06) and/or ARCHITECT AdviseDx SARS-CoV-2-IgG II (LN 6S60) precedes ARCHITECT Anti-HCV testing (LN 1L79). " Alinity i Syphilis TP (LN 07P60) precedes Alinity i Anti-HCV testing (LN 08P05).
Which lots are affected?
a) 1L79-25, 00380740001414, Lot Numbers: 52011BE00, 54140BE00, 56375BE00, 58163BE00, 59194BE00; b) 1L79-35, 00380740001421, Lot Numbers: 52015BE00, 54144BE00, 56379BE00, 58167BE00, 59198BE00
Where was it sold?
US Nationwide distribution.
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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