Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 23, 2021
Due to a software error, the user may lose functionality of the system or the screen may turn black during operation.
Abbott Laboratories Inc. (St Jude Medical) recalled v.1.2 Upgrade Kit or v.1.2 upgrade installed on WorkMate Claris" System Display, Model… - a moderate-severity action.
v.1.2 Upgrade Kit or v.1.2 upgrade installed on WorkMate Claris" System Display, Model… was recalled by Abbott Laboratories Inc. (St Jude Medical) in June 23, 2021. Reason: Due to a software error, the user may lose functionality of the system or the screen may turn black during op…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1854-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Abbott Laboratories Inc. (St Jude Medical) issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Due to a software error, the user may lose functionality of the system or the screen may turn black during op….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1854-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1854-2021) was formally reported on June 23, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 5, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Abbott Laboratories Inc. (St Jude Medical) is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Saint Paul, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 9 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Due to a software error, the user may lose functionality of the system or the screen may turn black during operation. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution in the states of MI, KS, MO, TX.. 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, 3 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 - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
9 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
v.1.2 Upgrade Kit or v.1.2 upgrade installed on WorkMate Claris" System Display, Model H700124, The WorkMate Claris" System is a computer-based electrocardiographic recording and monitoring system designed for efficient capture, display, and retrieval of surface and intracardiac signals during cardiac EP studies.
Due to a software error, the user may lose functionality of the system or the screen may turn black during operation.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1854-2021 |
| Date reported | June 23, 2021 |
| Date initiated | May 5, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Abbott Laboratories Inc. (St Jude Medical) |
| Firm location | Saint Paul, MN |
| Affected scope | 9 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution in the states of MI, KS, MO, TX. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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