Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 13, 2022
There is a potential for misquantitation high results of negative samples.
Abbott Molecular, Inc. recalled Alinity m HBV Application Specification File (US and CE) - a moderate-severity action.
Alinity m HBV Application Specification File (US and CE) was recalled by Abbott Molecular, Inc. in April 13, 2022. Reason: There is a potential for misquantitation high results of negative samples.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0883-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Abbott Molecular, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-There is a potential for misquantitation high results of negative samples..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0883-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0883-2022) was formally reported on April 13, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 4, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Abbott Molecular, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Des Plaines, IL. The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts.
The documented reason for this recall is: There is a potential for misquantitation high results of negative samples. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US consignees - AZ, CA, IL, IN, MA, MI, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, SD, TX, and VA OUS consignees - Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Germany, Israel, Italy,…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,861 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,001 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,020 are high severity, 64,468 moderate, and 4,513 low. A further 16,157 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
Unknown
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Alinity m HBV Application Specification File (US and CE)
There is a potential for misquantitation high results of negative samples.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0883-2022 |
| Date reported | April 13, 2022 |
| Date initiated | March 4, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Abbott Molecular, Inc. |
| Firm location | Des Plaines, IL |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | US consignees - AZ, CA, IL, IN, MA, MI, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, SD, TX, and VA OUS consignees - Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Mala… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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