FDA Recall Open, Classified

The Alinity m System is designed to automate the steps for nucleic acid testing. Model Numbers included in this recall are 08N53-001, 08N53-002, and 08N53-032 (Refurbished).

Recall: Z-1665-2025 · Initiated March 20, 2025

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1665-2025
Event Number
96559
Firm
Abbott Molecular, Inc.
FEI Number
3005248192
Product Code
OOI
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
March 20, 2025
Posted
April 24, 2025
Address
1300 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL, 60018-3315

Description

The Alinity m System is designed to automate the steps for nucleic acid testing. Model Numbers included in this recall are 08N53-001, 08N53-002, and 08N53-032 (Refurbished).

Reason

The design of the Alinity m System Solutions drawer enclosure may allow liquid (liquid waste or system solutions) originating in the System Solutions drawer to flow beyond the footprint of the instrument and into the walking-path of the user.

Action

An Urgent Field Safety Notice/ Field Correction Recall notification letter was sent to customers. Necessary Actions In accordance with the Alinity m Operations Manual, users should always utilize Personal Protective Equipment when engaging with the instrument. In the event you observe a leak, please take appropriate precautions to prevent exposure and immediately contact your Abbott Molecular Representative for additional troubleshooting information. Please complete and return the associated Customer Reply Form. If you have forwarded this product to any other laboratories, please also forward this letter and customer reply form to that laboratory. Review this information with laboratory personnel and retain this communication for future reference. If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact your local Abbott representative. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have created for your laboratory.

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.