ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0365-2012 ยท JJH Clinical Sample Concentrator

Abbott Molecular

Abbott m2000sp Instrument; an automated system for performing sample preparation for nucleic acid testing; Abbott Molecular Inc., Des Plaines, IL 60018 USA; list 09K14

DateJan 11, 2012 (initiated Oct 11, 2011)
StatusTerminated
ReasonAbbott Molecular has received reports in which the liquid waste sensor and components in the m2000sp lower instrument cabinet overheated and/or caught fire.
Root causeComponent design/selection
ActionAbbott Molecular sent a Field Correction Recall letter dated October 10, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The customer was instructed to follow the instructions identified until further notice, and to complete the enclosed reply sheet and fax it to (847) 775-6728 at their earliest convenience to acknowledge receipt and understanding of the letter. For questions regarding this recall call 224-361-7133.
Quantity432 units
DistributionWorldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) including the countries of Algeria, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Brazil, Burundi, Cameroon, China, Croatia, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gaza & Jericho, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Libya, Malawi, Malaysia,
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K092705ABBOTT M2000SP AND ABBOTT M2000RT, MODELS 9K14-01 (G-SERIES), 9K14-02 (E-SERIES), 9K1501
Abbott Molecular, Inc., May 28, 2010