Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 21303 |
| Brand Name: | Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) RIA |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Cat. Number. DE5170, Lot. 164808/C |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Abacus ALS Limited 55b Richard Pearse Drive Airport Oaks Auckland 2022 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 222 170 |
| Manufacturer: | |
| Issue: | The manufacturer noticed that the KMnO4 reagent (#3205213) - lot 16H8 - included in the Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) RIA kit may lead to elevated concentrations, especially for male samples. The impact of the affected KmnO4 (lot 16H8) was less visible on female samples. Because this reagent is used in the extraction step, elevated values were not observed on the Standard Curve nor on the Kit Controls. Only extracted samples are susceptible to higher results. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be exchanged |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 10/4/2017 |
