FDA Recall Open, Classified

Alinity c Processing Module REF 03R67-01 The Alinity c Processing Module is a fully automated chemistry analyzer allowing random and continuous access, as well as priority and automated retest processing using photometric and potentiometric detection technology. The Alinity c Processing Module uses photometric detection technology to measure sample absorbance for the quantification of analyte concentration and uses potentiometric detection technology to measure the electrical potential in a sample. In addition, the Alinity c Processing Module uses an integrated chip technology (ICT) module to measure potentiometric assays (electrolytes).

Recall: Z-0681-2024 · Initiated October 19, 2023

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0681-2024
Event Number
93355
Firm
Abbott Laboratories
FEI Number
3016438761
Product Code
JJE
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
October 19, 2023
Posted
January 9, 2024
Address
1915 Hurd Dr, Irving, TX, 75038-4313

Description

Alinity c Processing Module REF 03R67-01 The Alinity c Processing Module is a fully automated chemistry analyzer allowing random and continuous access, as well as priority and automated retest processing using photometric and potentiometric detection technology. The Alinity c Processing Module uses photometric detection technology to measure sample absorbance for the quantification of analyte concentration and uses potentiometric detection technology to measure the electrical potential in a sample. In addition, the Alinity c Processing Module uses an integrated chip technology (ICT) module to measure potentiometric assays (electrolytes).

Reason

The devices contain a dry natural rubber (latex) subcomponent, which are not labeled as containing dry natural rubber(latex).

Action

On 10/19/2023, the firm sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" Letter via FedEx priority overnight express to customers informing them that Abbott has determined that, A labeling update is required for the products listed above to meet US regulatory requirement 21 CFR 801.437 (User labeling for devices that contain natural rubber) and Brazilian requirement RDC 37/2015 (medical devices and IVDs to include in the label a Standardized Latex Warning in Portuguese CONTAIN NATURAL LATEX. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIES ). These Abbott products include internal hardware parts and/or subassemblies that contain dry natural rubber (latex) which may cause allergic reactions, but do not include the required precautionary label. Additionally, the Alinity s System Solid Waste Container Rubber Band (LN 04U97-01), used to secure the biohazard bag to the solid waste container, contains dry natural rubber (latex). Customer are instructed to: 1) Follow good laboratory practice by wearing impervious gloves and other personal protective equipment when working on the above listed Abbott product(s). 2) If you have forwarded the product(s) listed above to other laboratories, please inform them of this Product Correction and provide a copy of this letter. 3) Please retain this letter for your laboratory records. A precautionary label will be applied to the affected products. An Abbott representative will schedule a service visit when the instrument label is available for application. For questions or concerns, contact Customer Service at 1-877-4ABBOTT (24 hr/7 days a week).

Distribution

U.S.: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV O.U.S.: Brazil

Quantity

1,127 systems