FDA Devices recall · Reported July 25, 2012
Abbott Molecular Bar Code Scanner User's Guide; instructions for setting up the Bar Code Scanner LN 6L89-01, a component of the Abbott m2000 Instrument System; Abbott Molecular Inc., Des Plaines, IL 60018 USA; list number 06L88-02. Language configuration bar codes - Intended Use: The bar code scanner is a hand-held device that provides a convenient means of scanning sample bar codes to allow positive sample identification and is supplementary to the computer keyboard. Both the scanner and the
In the Abbott Molecular Bar Code Scanner User's Guide, List Number 6L88-02/09, the section Modifying the Keyboard Format for Bar Code Scanner LN 6L89-01 contains incorrect bar cod…
Abbott Molecular recalled Abbott Molecular Bar Code Scanner User's Guide; instructions for setting up the Bar Code … - a moderate-severity action.
Abbott Molecular Bar Code Scanner User's Guide; instructions for setting up the Bar Code … was recalled by Abbott Molecular in July 25, 2012. Reason: In the Abbott Molecular Bar Code Scanner User's Guide, List Number 6L88-02/09, the section Modifying the Keyb…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2013-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Abbott Molecular issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-In the Abbott Molecular Bar Code Scanner User's Guide, List Number 6L88-02/09, the section Modifying the Keyb….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 100 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- July 25, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2013-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Abbott Molecular Bar Code Scanner User's Guide; instructions for setting up the Bar Code Scanner LN 6L89-01, a component of the Abbott m2000 Instrument System; Abbott Molecular Inc., Des Plaines, IL 60018 USA; list number 06L88-02. Language configuration bar codes - Intended Use: The bar code scanner is a hand-held device that provides a convenient means of scanning sample bar codes to allow positive sample identification and is supplementary to the computer keyboard. Both the scanner and the keyboard transmit data to a System Control Center (SCC) through a single wedge (cable with branched connectors). The bar code scanner must be configured to match the keyboard language being used. In its default configuration set by the manufacturer (Jadak), the scanner is in English format. If a keyboard other than the English keyboard is being used, the user is required to use the scanner to scan an appropriate language configuration bar code provided in the User's Guide to match the language of the keyboard. Users in the U.S have the ability to convert to another language.
Reason for recall
In the Abbott Molecular Bar Code Scanner User's Guide, List Number 6L88-02/09, the section Modifying the Keyboard Format for Bar Code Scanner LN 6L89-01 contains incorrect bar codes that can prevent the correct configuration of the bar code scanner language format. The Abbott m2000 System is intended for use in performing nucleic acid testing in clinical laboratories. It is comprised of the Ab
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2013-2012 |
| Date reported | July 25, 2012 |
| Date initiated | January 31, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Abbott Molecular |
| Firm location | Des Plaines, IL |
| Affected scope | 100 units |
| Distribution | California, Florida, Maryland, Oregon and Virginia, and internationally to Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Qatar, Switzerland and United Kingdom |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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