| Date Initiated by Firm | December 20, 2018 |
| Create Date | January 30, 2019 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on September 19, 2022 |
| Recall Number | Z-0789-2019 |
| Recall Event ID |
81916 |
| Product Classification |
Analyzer, chemistry (photometric, discrete), for clinical use - Product Code JJE
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| Product | Alinity i Processing Module,
(a) Part Number 03R65-01
(b) Part Number A-30108552-01
(c) Part Number A-30109694-01
Product Usage:
The Alinity i processing module is a fully automated immunoassay analyzer allowing random and continuous access, as well as priority and automated retest processing using chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) technology. CMIA technology is used to determine the presence of antigens, antibodies, and analytes in samples. |
| Code Information |
(a) Serial Numbers: Ai01001 - Ai01455, Ai01457, Ai01459 (b) all Serial Numbers (c) all Serial Numbers |
| FEI Number |
3002809144
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG
Max-planck-ring 2
65205
Wiesbaden
Germany
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Abbott has identified an issue with the Alinity i Gear Pump Assembly (part number A 30108552 01) resulting in foaming/bubbling out of the bottle reservoir for Concentrated Wash Buffer and an unexpected amount of dried residue of buffer. The foaming/bubbling is a result of an improper calibration of the pump s operating speed. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Process control |
| Action | The firm initiated the recall by letter on 12/20/2018. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The units will be serviced in the field. For questions contact Customer Service at 1-877-4ABBOTT. Customers outside the U.S., contact your local area Customer Service. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 434 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 �7.55.
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