FDA Recall Terminated

ARCHITECT c8000 Processing Module; List Number 01G06-01. Manufactured by Toshiba Corporation, Medical Systems Division, Japan. Distributed by Abbott Laboratories Diagnostic Division, Irving, Texas

Recall: Z-1341-04 · Initiated June 10, 2004

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1341-04
Event Number
29587
Firm
Abbott Laboratories, Inc
FEI Number
1628664
Product Code
CGZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
June 10, 2004
Posted
August 13, 2004
Terminated
November 19, 2004
Address
1921 Hurd Drive PO Box 152020, Irving, TX, 75038

Description

ARCHITECT c8000 Processing Module; List Number 01G06-01. Manufactured by Toshiba Corporation, Medical Systems Division, Japan. Distributed by Abbott Laboratories Diagnostic Division, Irving, Texas

Reason

Process change in the manufacturing of the AC/DC driver board used on the analyzer may result in one or more of the solid state relays to fail during use.

Action

The firm initiated the recall by Technical Service Bulletin sent to affected customers. The AC/DC boards will be replaced on each analyzer by a firm representative.

Distribution

Product was distrbued nationwide and to the following foreign countries: Mexico, Australia, Germany, Hong Kong, Canada, Thailand, Grand Cayman, Chile, New Zealand, Columbia, Brazil, and Singapore.

Quantity

171 units and 25 spare parts distributed