Recall Z-1602-2024— Abbott Molecular, Inc.

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by Abbott Molecular, Inc., initiated 2024-03-20. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Alinity m System, Part Number: 08N53-002. Reason: The Alinity m System camera detects whether tubes are "capped." If the camera detects a cap and the retention bar is not present on the sample rack, the system will generate the message 'Error - 6013: Has cap, no retention bar." Abbott has identified an issue concerning the use of certain third-party Universal Transport Medium (UTM) tubes on the Alinity m System. This issue has been observed with Copan UTM-RT 3 mL Without Beads Transport & Preservation Medium for Viral Molecular Diagnostics Testing, Part Number (PN) 3C047N. However, it is possible that other third party manufactured tubes could experience the same issue..

Recalling firm
Abbott Molecular, Inc.
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2024-03-20
Firm location
Des Plaines, IL, United States

Product description

Alinity m System, Part Number: 08N53-002

Reason for recall

The Alinity m System camera detects whether tubes are "capped." If the camera detects a cap and the retention bar is not present on the sample rack, the system will generate the message 'Error - 6013: Has cap, no retention bar." Abbott has identified an issue concerning the use of certain third-party Universal Transport Medium (UTM) tubes on the Alinity m System. This issue has been observed with Copan UTM-RT 3 mL Without Beads Transport & Preservation Medium for Viral Molecular Diagnostics Testing, Part Number (PN) 3C047N. However, it is possible that other third party manufactured tubes could experience the same issue.

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