Class 2 Device Recall Abbott ARCHITECT c8000 Processing Module

• Date Initiated by Firm: July 17, 2018
• Create Date: April 08, 2019
• Recall Status: Terminated on September 23, 2020
• Recall Number: Z-1103-2019
• Recall Event ID: 82104
• 510(K)Number: K980367
• Product Classification: Analyzer, chemistry (photometric, discrete), for clinical use - Product Code JJE
• Product: Abbott ARCHITECT c8000 Processing Module, List No. 01G06 - Product Usage: The Abbott ARCHITECT System is intended for In Vitro diagnostic use only. The Abbott ARCHITECT Clinical Chemistry Systems are designed to perform automated chemistry tests, utilizing photometry and potentiometric technology. The ARCHITECT c4000, c8000, c16000 sample pipettor assemblies include a fluid sense/pressure monitoring system that helps identify errors in aspiration.
• Code Information: All serial numbers
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Abbott Laboratories, Inc; 1921 Hurd Dr; Irving TX 75038-4313
• For Additional Information Contact: Mr. Albert Chianello; 877-422-2688
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: There is a potential to generate incorrect results on the instrument if particular error codes are not resolved before transitioning to the Running status.
• FDA Determined Cause: Software design
• Action: Recall letters were issued in the U.S. 7/17/2018 via FedEx overnight mail notifying the consignee of the issue, patient impact, and necessary actions to take. Globally, primary methods of issuance were via mail, telephone, and email.
• Quantity in Commerce: 3,794 instruments
• Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and countries Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina FASO, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Rep. of Congo, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turk & Caicos, Turkey, UAE, Uganda, UK, Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = JJE and Original Applicant = ABBOTT LABORATORIES