FDA Recall Terminated

ARCHITECT i2000SR Processing Module, for in vitro diagnostics, List Number 3M74-01; Temperature Controller Board Part #78560-109; distributed by Abbott Laboratories, Irving, TX.

Recall: Z-0416-2007 · Initiated December 12, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0416-2007
Event Number
36996
Firm
Abbott Laboratories, Inc
FEI Number
1628664
Product Code
JJE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
December 12, 2006
Posted
February 7, 2007
Terminated
September 24, 2007
Address
1921 Hurd Drive PO Box 152020, Irving, TX, 75038

Description

ARCHITECT i2000SR Processing Module, for in vitro diagnostics, List Number 3M74-01; Temperature Controller Board Part #78560-109; distributed by Abbott Laboratories, Irving, TX.

Reason

The re-designed ARCHITECT Temperature Controller Board has been identified as being susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) in the laboratory. This can cause a board reset condition, stopping temperature control function of the board. Situation does not stop analyzer operation and does not generate an error condition alerting operator when condition occurs.

Action

Firm contacted consignees by telephone and fax with instructions to verify proper functioning of the Temperature Controller Board starting December 13, 2006.

Distribution

Worldwide, including USA, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Germany, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad, Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Quantity

648 units.