Recall Z-0953-2007

Abbott Laboratories, Inc · initiated April 30, 2007

Terminated

Product

ARCHITECT c16000 Processing Module, for in vitro diagnostics; List Number 3L77-01; Affected software: v2.10, v2.11, v2.12, v2.20, v2.20DB, v2.30, v2.60 and v3.00; distributed by Abbott Laboratories, Irving, TX.

Codes / lots: All serial numbers.

Reason for recall

One or more of four software issues : 1) calculation error for Architect cSystem assays using the Spline math model. 2) The system configuration option, Run controls onboard reagents by Kit, does not function correctly for assays requiring a standard sample dilution. 3) Infrequent data may be missing from automatically or manually printed reports generated on the Architect system. 4) Clinical Chem

FDA-determined cause: Other

Action taken

Notification letters sent to consignees on 04/30/07. Consignees provided with work around instructions for the software glitches and asked to respond via fax using Customer Reply form acknowledging receipt, understanding and completion of correction letter. This is the short term fix pending software updates, validation,and full root cause determination.

Details

Recall number
Z-0953-2007
Initiated
April 30, 2007
Posted by FDA
June 19, 2007
Terminated
March 19, 2008
Product code
JJE – Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Quantity
23 units.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution, including: USA, Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Germany, Guetamala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad/Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Recalling firm
Abbott Laboratories, Inc, Irving, TX

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-0950-2007 ARCHITECT i2000 Processing Module, for in vitro diagnostics; List Number 8C89-01; v2.10…One or more of four software issues : 1) calculation error for Architect cSystem assays using the Spline… 04/30/2007Terminated
Z-0951-2007 ARCHITECT i2000sr Processing Module, for in vitro diagnostics; List Number 3M74-01…One or more of four software issues : 1) calculation error for Architect cSystem assays using the Spline… 04/30/2007Terminated
Z-0952-2007 ARCHITECT c8000 Processing Module, for in vitro diagnostics; List Number 1G06-01…One or more of four software issues : 1) calculation error for Architect cSystem assays using the Spline… 04/30/2007Terminated