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Recall of HCV EIA 2.0 Test Kit

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DATE RECALL INITIATED:

January 6, 2003

LOT NUMBERS / EXPIRATION DATES:

92527M101 4/15/2003

MANUFACTURER:

Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Park, Illinois

REASON:

The manufacturer found an increase in frequency of Negative Control Out of Range High values, which results in an increased likelihood of invalid assay runs. Previous assays performed with this lot, in which package insert requirements were met, are valid assays and results of such assays should be considered valid. Establishments that have the recalled product in inventory are instructed to discontinue use and destroy any remaining product.

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