ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2202-2015 ยท JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use

Abbott Laboratories

ARCHITECT c8000 System List Number 01G06-98 Product Usage: The Abbott ARCHITECT cSystem is intended for In Vitro diagnostic use only. It is designed to perform automated: chemistry tests, utilizing photometry and potentiometric technology.

DateJul 22, 2015 (initiated Jun 11, 2015)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe ARCHITECT c8000 instrument contains tubing that does not meet specifications and has the potential to leak.
Root causeMixed-up of materials/components
ActionAbbott notified thier affected consignees via phone or visit on 5/29/15. A follow up Product Recall notification letter dated June 4, 2015 was sent to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to immediately discontinue use of the product, Abbott representative will be make all necessary arrangements for replacing your impacted instruments(s), follow your laboratory protocol regarding the need to review previously reported patient results and retain this notification for laboratory records. For questions
Quantity5 units
DistributionUS Nationwide Distribution in the states of CA, AL, NY and WI.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K980367AEROSET SYSTEM
Abbott Laboratories, Apr 1, 1998