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Class II Recall

Alinity m System. The Alinity m System is designed to automate the steps for nucleic acid testing, which includes s

Abbott Molecular, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Alinity m System. The Alinity m System is designed to automate the steps fo by Abbott Molecular, Inc.. Reason: The firm identified the following three potential issues which may have impacted ADUs installed on distributed Alinity m Systems. 1. Systems which ha.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1009-2023

Action Date

2023-02-01

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Alinity m System. The Alinity m System is designed to automate the steps for nucleic acid testing, which includes sample processing, amplification, detection, and data reduction.

Lot/Code Info: Model Number: 08N53-002

Quantity Affected: 918 units

Reason for Recall

The firm identified the following three potential issues which may have impacted ADUs installed on distributed Alinity m Systems. 1. Systems which had their ADUs serviced may have an incorrect board value (calibration data file) referenced causing a misconfiguration of the calibration. 2. Inability of Maintenance and Diagnostics 2300 (Amp Detect Optical Calibrations) to recognize error handling and thermal hold errors during the calibration process, potentially leading to a misconfiguration of the calibration. 3. Under specific conditions during the ADU manufacturing process, an incorrect calibration may potentially have been configured.

Distribution

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Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-12-09

Company

Abbott Molecular, Inc.

Des Plaines, IL

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 114 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Abbott Molecular, Inc. has 39 FDA actions in our database, including 30 recalls and 9 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Abbott Molecular, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Abbott Molecular, Inc. have FDA actions?

Abbott Molecular, Inc. has 39 FDA actions in our database, including 30 recalls and 9 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1009-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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