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5 mL Reaction Vessels (a consumable of the Abbott m2000sp Automated Fluid Handling System). The Abbott m2000 RealTime Sy

FDA device recall Z-2169-2014 · posted 2014-08-08 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Abbott Molecular
Reason for recall
Abbott Molecular identified that some of the 5 ml Reaction Vessels (RVs) contained in lots 56944001, 57026001, 57059001, and 57673001 (original vendor lot 2198077) may have an insufficient rim. An RV with an insufficient rim may not be held securely in the 1 mL Subsystem Carrier. This may cause the RV to be seated incorrectly in the carrier or drop through it.
Action taken
Abbott sent a Field Correction Recall / Urgent Field Safety Notice dated July 3, 2014, to all affected customers. June 19, 2014 were sent to all customers. The letters instructed customers to: 1) examine their inventories, 2) remove any of the affected lots, and 3) contact their Abbott Molecular Representativeat 1-800-553-7042 to coordinate replacement. Customers were also instructed to review this information with laboratory personnel and retain the communication for future reference. For questions regarding this recall call 224-361-7274
Root cause
Employee error
Status
Terminated
Product code
JJH
Quantity affected
1,688,000 reaction vessels
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to: AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BELGIUM BENIN CAMEROON CHINA ETHIOPIA FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY INDIA INDONESIA IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY KENYA MALAYSIA MAL
Date initiated
2014-06-19
Date posted
2014-08-08
Date terminated
2016-02-23
Location
Des Plaines, IL

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