Recall Z-0257-2008

Abbott Laboratories, Inc · initiated October 10, 2007

Terminated

Product

Abbott ACCELERATOR APS System Input/Output Module (IOM); List Number: 7L01-01; Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL 60064

Codes / lots: all serial numbers

Reason for recall

Sample problems; Five issues identified related to software utilized by the ACCELERATOR APS System Input/Output Module, to include: Under three specific conditions, the post-aspiration radio-frequency identification (RF ID) read of the tube carrier is not performed and the APS work cell may not appropriately generate Sample Presentation/Sample Queue errors with APS software version 1.1.1 or earlie

FDA-determined cause: Software design

Action taken

Firm notified consignee via letter on 11/10/07. Consignee notified of software issues and informed they would be contacted by an Abbott representative to schedule installation of software upgrade.

Details

Recall number
Z-0257-2008
Initiated
October 10, 2007
Posted by FDA
November 24, 2007
Terminated
March 10, 2008
Product code
JQP – Calculator/Data Processing Module, For Clinical Use
Quantity
1 unit.
Distribution
Nationwide: including state of UT.
Recalling firm
Abbott Laboratories, Inc, Irving, TX

Official FDA recall record