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ARCHITECT c8000 Processing Module, for in vitro diagnostics; List Number 1G06-01 and 1G06-11, Affected software: v2.20,

FDA device recall Z-2231-2008 · posted 2008-09-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Abbott Laboratories, Inc
Reason for recall
Software defect can allow tests ordered for one sample to be aspirated from a different sample, reporting erroneous results for the affected sample.
Action taken
Firm notified all ARCHITECT c8000 customers with a correction letter and response form distributed on 5/23/2008. The letter provided actions the users could take until an updated software version was available. For assistance, contact Abbott at 1-877-4ABBOTT.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
CGZ
Quantity affected
2,378 units worldwide (431 in the USA; plus 1,947 International)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution, including: USA (including Puerto Rico), Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia
Date initiated
2008-05-23
Date posted
2008-09-11
Date terminated
2010-04-26
Location
Irving, TX

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