Recall Z-0789-2019

Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG · initiated December 20, 2018

Class II Terminated

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

Product

Alinity i Processing Module, (a) Part Number 03R65-01 (b) Part Number A-30108552-01 (c) Part Number A-30109694-01 Product Usage: The Alinity i processing module is a fully automated immunoassay analyzer allowing random and continuous access, as well as priority and automated retest processing using chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) technology. CMIA technology is used to determine the presence of antigens, antibodies, and analytes in samples.

Codes / lots: (a) Serial Numbers: Ai01001 - Ai01455, Ai01457, Ai01459 (b) all Serial Numbers (c) all Serial Numbers

Reason for recall

Abbott has identified an issue with the Alinity i Gear Pump Assembly (part number A 30108552 01) resulting in foaming/bubbling out of the bottle reservoir for Concentrated Wash Buffer and an unexpected amount of dried residue of buffer. The foaming/bubbling is a result of an improper calibration of the pump s operating speed.

FDA-determined cause: Process control

Action taken

The firm initiated the recall by letter on 12/20/2018. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The units will be serviced in the field. For questions contact Customer Service at 1-877-4ABBOTT. Customers outside the U.S., contact your local area Customer Service.

Details

Recall number
Z-0789-2019
Initiated
December 20, 2018
Terminated
September 19, 2022
Product code
JJE – Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Quantity
434 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Recalling firm
Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG, Wiesbaden

Official FDA recall record