Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 24850 |
| Brand Name: | MULTIGENT Lithium |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | List number - 8L25-30 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Abbott Australasia Pty Ltd (NZ) Abbott Laboratories NZ 4 Pacific Rise, Mt Wellington Auckland 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 61 2 93849717 |
| Manufacturer: | Sentinelle Medical Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified a potential hazard, where the Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) assay may contaminate the lithium test when run together on an instrument that has been improperly maintained. This may lead to falsely elevated lithium results. As a result of this, Sentinel have recommended adding a SmartWash step to the assay parameters to prevent occurrence of carryover and as a preventative protection to patient health. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 16/7/2019 |
