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AxSYM System, Lift Mechanisms: List Numbers 7A83-01, 7A83-95, 7A83-98, and 7A83-03

FDA device recall Z-0421-03 · posted 2003-01-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Abbott Laboratories, Inc
Reason for recall
Gas Springs supporting processing center cover lose pressure after repeated usage causing the cover to unexpectedly close.
Action taken
Abbott Laboratories sent a December 18, 2002 letter to all consignees informing consignees of their plans to install a locking mechanism on all AxSYM Systems. The installations will be performed by Abbott Representatives. A customer reply form was included in the device correction letter.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JJE
Quantity affected
18,832 units
Distribution
Nationwide and to the following foreign countries: Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Canada, Germany, Ireland,
Date initiated
2002-12-18
Date posted
2003-01-11
Date terminated
2004-04-07
Location
Irving, TX

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ABBOTT AXSYM SYSTEM (K974651)Abbott Laboratories1998-02-12