Recall Z-1725-2015 ยท JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Abbott Laboratories
Alkaline Wash, List number 9D31-20, a cleaning solution used by the Abbott Architect analyzers. It is supplied in 500 mL bottles and contains NaOCl, NaOH, and KOH. It is shipped and stored at room temperature and is shipped ready to use.
| Date | Jun 8, 2015 (initiated May 11, 2015) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The product is leaking from the cap and crystallization was noted as present around the cap. |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | Abbott Laboratories sent a Product Recall letter dated May 11, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to determine if they have the affected product in their inventory. If customers observe any signs of leakage or loose caps discontinue use and disppose of any remaining inventory of those kits in accorance with their institutions's policies and procedures. If customers do not observe any signs of leakage or loose caps th |
| Quantity | 8868 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide), Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Germany, Hong Kong, Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, China, New Zealand, Uruguay, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, Austria, Croatia, Denmark, France, India, Isreal, Bermuda, Curacao, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Canada, Bangla |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K980367 | AEROSET SYSTEM Abbott Laboratories, Apr 1, 1998 |