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ARCHITECT i2000 Processing Module, for in vitro diagnostics; List Number 8C89-01; v2.10, v2.11, v2.12, v2.20, v2.20DB, v

FDA device recall Z-0950-2007 · posted 2007-06-19 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Abbott Laboratories, Inc
Reason for recall
One or more of four software issues : 1) calculation error for Architect cSystem assays using the Spline math model. 2) The system configuration option, Run controls onboard reagents by Kit, does not function correctly for assays requiring a standard sample dilution. 3) Infrequent data may be missing from automatically or manually printed reports generated on the Architect system. 4) Clinical Chem
Action taken
Notification letters sent to consignees on 04/30/07. Consignees provided with work around instructions for the software glitches and asked to respond via fax using Customer Reply form acknowledging receipt, understanding and completion of correction letter. This is the short term fix pending software updates, validation,and full root cause determination.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JJE
Quantity affected
170 units.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution, including: USA, Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Germany, Guetamala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Jam
Date initiated
2007-04-30
Date posted
2007-06-19
Date terminated
2008-03-19
Location
Irving, TX

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