FDA Recall Terminated

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.

Recall: Z-0789-2019 · Initiated December 20, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0789-2019
Event Number
81916
Firm
Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG Max-planck-ring 2 65205 Wiesbaden Germany
FEI Number
3002809144
Product Code
JJE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
December 20, 2018
Terminated
September 19, 2022

Description

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.

Reason

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.

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.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution

Quantity

434 units