ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1133-03 ยท JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use

Abbott Laboratories, Inc

ARCHITECT Processing Module, List number 8C89-01, manufactured by Abbott Laboratories, Irving, Texas

DateAug 13, 2003 (initiated Dec 10, 2001)
StatusTerminated
ReasonUnder specific conditions, the system can allow an incorrect sample ID to be assigned to another sample in a different carrier.
Root causeOther
ActionTechnical Service Bulletin 114-041 was sent to the Abbott Laboratories Field Service Organization with instructions to correct all ARCHITECT i 2000 systems worldwide.
Quantity787
DistributionNationwide and to the following foreign countries: Canada, Mexico, Venezuela, Chile, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Korea, Australia, New Zealand.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K983212ABBOTT ARCHITECT TESTOSTERONE
Abbott Laboratories, Nov 18, 1998