Recall Z-0165-2018

Abbott Laboratories, Inc · initiated September 29, 2017

Class II Completed

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

ARCHITECT c4000 part number 02P24; ARCHITECT c8000 part number 01G06; ARCHITECT c16000 part number 03L77 Clinical Chemistry systems.

Codes / lots: c400073, c400103, c400498, c400600, c400890, c400934, c400935, c401018, c401055, c401056, c401182, c401505, c401520, c401686, c401887, c460196, c460200, c460943, c461550, c803669, c803753, c1600144, c1600249, c1600251, c1600641, c1600720, c1600819, c1600859, c1600976, c1601350, c1601351

Reason for recall

The Peristaltic Head tubing placed on the ARCHITECT c4000, c8000, and c16000 has the possibility to leak due to a manufacturing issue associated with the tubing connector.

FDA-determined cause: Component design/selection

Action taken

All worldwide ARCHITECT Clinical Chemistry System customers with impacted instruments will receive the Product Correction Letter dated, 9/29/17. A customer reply is requested from all affected consignees.

Details

Recall number
Z-0165-2018
Initiated
September 29, 2017
Product code
JJE – Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Quantity
34 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution to US, Canada, France, and Germany.
Recalling firm
Abbott Laboratories, Inc, Irving, TX

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-0166-2018 Class IITubing, Peristaltic Head Part Number 7-35009685-01 for use in clinical chemistry systems.The Peristaltic Head tubing placed on the ARCHITECT c4000, c8000, and c16000 has the possibility to leak due… 09/29/2017Completed