Recall Z-2221-2009

Abbott Laboratories, Inc · initiated October 27, 2008

Terminated

Product

ACCELERATOR APS System Input/Output Module (IOM); List Number: 7L01-01; manufactured by Inpecco SpA, Segrate (MI), Italy.

Codes / lots: Serial Numbers: ABT 042, ABT 055, ABT 037, ABT 016, ABT 041, ABT 046, ABT 035, ABT 040, ABT 039, ABT 033, ABT 028, ABT 011, ABT 006 and ABT 007.

Reason for recall

When an ARCHITECT c16000 System is connected to an ACCELERATOR APS System, the software on the ACCELERATOR APS System may not generate an error warning when a Sample Presentation/Sample Queue error occurs, which could result in contamination of subsequent samples.

FDA-determined cause: Software design

Action taken

Abbott Laboratories notified Customers of the affected device via a "Product Correction" letter dated October 27, 2008. Consignees provided with a temporary work around until a service representative upgrades the system software. For further information, contact your local Abbott Laboratories, Inc. service representative.

Details

Recall number
Z-2221-2009
Initiated
October 27, 2008
Posted by FDA
September 18, 2009
Terminated
December 2, 2009
Product code
JQP – Calculator/Data Processing Module, For Clinical Use
Quantity
15 units
Distribution
International Distribution -- Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, France, Canada and Scotland.
Recalling firm
Abbott Laboratories, Inc, Irving, TX

Official FDA recall record