Recall Z-1497-2019 ยท JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG
Alinity i Processing Module, 03R65 01, with the below components. a. TED (Thermo Electric Device) Engine, Reagent cooler; b. CABLE, POWER OUT, TED CNTRLER Product Usage: The Alinity i processing module is a fully automated immunoassay analyzer allowing random and continuous access, as well as priority and automated retest processing using chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) tech
| Date | Apr 5, 2019 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Potential loose cable connections on the reagent cooler, which could result in temperature errors and eventual reagent cooler failure. Could cause burn and shock injuries to users and a delay in test results. Device design has mitigated this risk, but it is a possibility. |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | Abbott notified customers on about 04/05/2019 via "Product Correction Urgent - Immediate Action Required" letter. The letter instructed customers to power off their Alinity i System if they experience unexpected reagent supply temperature errors, detect a burning smell or visible smoke. They were also instructed that their Abbott representative will contact them to schedule the replacement of the impacted parts, to forward the Product Correction letter if the device has been further distributed, retain the letter for laboratory records, and complete and return the attached Customer Reply for |
| Quantity | 373 units total |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide to Oklahoma and Texas. Distributed worldwide to ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, CROATIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HONG KONG, INDIA, INDONESIA, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, MADAGASCAR, MEXICO, |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
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