Z-2169-2014 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Abbott Molecular — Des Plaines, IL

FDA device recall Z-2169-2014 was initiated by Abbott Molecular on Jun 19, 2014 and is designated Class II. 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… The recall status is terminated (terminated Feb 23, 2016). Affected quantity: 1,688,000 reaction vessels.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Aug 20, 2014
Initiation Date
Jun 19, 2014
Termination Date
Feb 23, 2016
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
1,688,000 reaction vessels

Product Description

5 mL Reaction Vessels (a consumable of the Abbott m2000sp Automated Fluid Handling System). The Abbott m2000 RealTime System is intended for use in performing nucleic acid amplification testing by polymerase chain reaction in clinical laboratories. The system is comprised of the m2000rt and the m2000sp instruments. The Abbott m2000 RealTime System is intended for use in performing nucleic acid amplification testing by polymerase chain reaction in clinical laboratories. The system is comprised of the m2000rt and the m2000sp instruments.

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.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to: AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BELGIUM BENIN CAMEROON CHINA ETHIOPIA FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY INDIA INDONESIA IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY KENYA MALAYSIA MALAWI MALI NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND NORWAY PAKISTAN PHILIPPINES POLAND PORTUGAL RUSSIA SENEGAL SINGAPORE SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH KOREA SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THAILAND TURKEY UKRAINE UNITED KINGDOM VIETNAM

Code Information

Unique Product Identifier: 04J71-20; Serial Numbers: 56944001, 57026001, 57059001, 57673001

Source

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