Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 13569 |
| Brand Name: | Abbott Architect HAVAB G assay |
| Model: | 6C29-20, 6C29-25 |
| Affected: | 20 lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Abbott Diagnostics Division Ground Floor, Building D 4 Pacific Rise Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1640 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 656 233 |
| Manufacturer: | Abbott GmbH & Co. KG |
| Issue: | The ARCHITECT HAVAb-IgG assay shows a shift in the serum and plasma results to higher S/CO values over time, potentially leading to reduced specificity and increased false reactive results. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 1/10/2012 |
