Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 22, 2019
Potential performance issues in the Alinity-ci software version 2.5.1
Abbott Gmbh & Co. Kg recalled Abbott Alinity ci-series System Control Module software version 2.5.1; LN 3R70-01 with th… - a moderate-severity action.
Abbott Alinity ci-series System Control Module software version 2.5.1; LN 3R70-01 with th… was recalled by Abbott Gmbh & Co. Kg in May 22, 2019. Reason: Potential performance issues in the Alinity-ci software version 2.5.1. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1316-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Abbott Gmbh & Co. Kg issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Potential performance issues in the Alinity-ci software version 2.5.1.
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1316-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1316-2019) was formally reported on May 22, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 7, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Abbott Gmbh & Co. Kg is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Wiesbaden. Federal records list the affected scope as 1557.
The documented reason for this recall is: Potential performance issues in the Alinity-ci software version 2.5.1 Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, MA, ME, MN, MO, NY, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, and Puerto Rico ALGERIA, ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BAHRAIN, BANGLADESH, BELGIUM, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, BRAZIL, BULGARIA, CANADA, CHILE, C…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
1557
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Abbott Alinity ci-series System Control Module software version 2.5.1; LN 3R70-01 with the following hardware: Level Sensor, Bulk Solution; 04S68-01, Accessory Kit, Alinity I; 03R66-01and 03R66-02 , and Accessory Kit, Alinity c; 03R69-01 and 03R69-02. Product Usage: The Alinity i (LN 03R65 01) 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. The Alinity c (LN 03R67 01) 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).
Potential performance issues in the Alinity-ci software version 2.5.1
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1316-2019 |
| Date reported | May 22, 2019 |
| Date initiated | March 7, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Abbott Gmbh & Co. Kg |
| Firm location | Wiesbaden |
| Affected scope | 1557 |
| Distribution | AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, MA, ME, MN, MO, NY, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, and Puerto Rico ALGERIA, ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BAHRAIN, BANGLADESH, BELGIUM, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, BRAZIL, BULGARIA, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, CROA… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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