FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Abbott Molecular Bar Code Scanner User's Guide; instructions for setting up the Bar Code Scanner LN 6L89-01, a component of the Abbott m2000 Instrument System; Abbott Molecular Inc., Des Plaines, IL 60018 USA; list number 06L88-02. Language configuration bar codes - Intended Use: The bar code scanner is a hand-held device that provides a convenient means of scanning sample bar codes to allow positive sample identification and is supplementary to the computer keyboard. Both the scanner and the keyboard transmit data to a System Control Center (SCC) through a single wedge (cable with branched connectors). The bar code scanner must be configured to match the keyboard language being used. In its default configuration set by the manufacturer (Jadak), the scanner is in English format. If a keyboard other than the English keyboard is being used, the user is required to use the scanner to scan an appropriate language configuration bar code provided in the User's Guide to match the language of the keyboard. Users in the U.S have the ability to convert to another language.

Recall: Z-2013-2012 · Reported July 25, 2012

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2013-2012
Event ID
62329
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Abbott Molecular
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
July 25, 2012
Initiation Date
January 31, 2012
Classification Date
July 14, 2012
Termination Date
December 4, 2012
Address
1300 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL, 60018-3315, United States

Description

Abbott Molecular Bar Code Scanner User's Guide; instructions for setting up the Bar Code Scanner LN 6L89-01, a component of the Abbott m2000 Instrument System; Abbott Molecular Inc., Des Plaines, IL 60018 USA; list number 06L88-02. Language configuration bar codes - Intended Use: The bar code scanner is a hand-held device that provides a convenient means of scanning sample bar codes to allow positive sample identification and is supplementary to the computer keyboard. Both the scanner and the keyboard transmit data to a System Control Center (SCC) through a single wedge (cable with branched connectors). The bar code scanner must be configured to match the keyboard language being used. In its default configuration set by the manufacturer (Jadak), the scanner is in English format. If a keyboard other than the English keyboard is being used, the user is required to use the scanner to scan an appropriate language configuration bar code provided in the User's Guide to match the language of the keyboard. Users in the U.S have the ability to convert to another language.

Reason

In the Abbott Molecular Bar Code Scanner User's Guide, List Number 6L88-02/09, the section Modifying the Keyboard Format for Bar Code Scanner LN 6L89-01 contains incorrect bar codes that can prevent the correct configuration of the bar code scanner language format. The Abbott m2000 System is intended for use in performing nucleic acid testing in clinical laboratories. It is comprised of the Ab

Code Info

list numbers 06L88-02, 06L88-03, 06L88-04, 06L88-05, 06L88-06, 06L88-07, 06L88-08 and 06L88-09, all lots

Distribution

California, Florida, Maryland, Oregon and Virginia, and internationally to Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Qatar, Switzerland and United Kingdom

Quantity

100 units