Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for Alinity m System, Part Number: 08N53-002 by Abbott Molecular, Inc.. Reason: The Alinity m System camera detects whether tubes are "capped." If the camera detects a cap and the retention bar is not present on the sample rack, t.
Details
Source
Device Recall
External ID
Z-1602-2024
Action Date
2024-05-01
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Product Description
Alinity m System, Part Number: 08N53-002
Lot/Code Info: Part Number: 08N53-002; UD/DI: 00884999048034. Not Serial Number specific
Quantity Affected: 1,012 units
Reason for Recall
The Alinity m System camera detects whether tubes are "capped." If the camera detects a cap and the retention bar is not present on the sample rack, the system will generate the message 'Error - 6013: Has cap, no retention bar." Abbott has identified an issue concerning the use of certain third-party Universal Transport Medium (UTM) tubes on the Alinity m System. This issue has been observed with Copan UTM-RT 3 mL Without Beads Transport & Preservation Medium for Viral Molecular Diagnostics Testing, Part Number (PN) 3C047N. However, it is possible that other third party manufactured tubes could experience the same issue.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, AZERBAIJAN, BELGIUM, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, BRAZIL, BULGARIA, CAMBODIA, CAMEROON, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, CROATIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, EGYPT, EL SALVADOR, ESTONIA, ETHIOPIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HONG KONG, INDIA, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, KAZAKHSTAN, KENYA, LATVIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALAWI, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, MONTENEGRO, MOROCCO, MOZAMBIQUE, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, NIGERIA, NORWAY, PAKISTAN, PANAMA, PARAGUAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, RUSSIA (CIS), SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, TANZANIA, THAILAND, TURKEY, UGANDA, UNITED KINGDOM, VIETNAM, ZIMBABWE.
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2024-03-20
Company
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 203 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-1602-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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