FDA Devices recall · Reported August 20, 2014
5 mL Reaction Vessels (a consumable of the Abbott m2000sp Automated Fluid Handling System). The Abbott m2000 RealTime System is intended for use in performing nucleic acid amplification testing by polymerase chain reaction in clinical laboratories. The system is comprised of the m2000rt and the m2000sp instruments. The Abbott m2000 RealTime System is intended for use in performing nucleic acid amplification testing by polymerase chain reaction in clinical laboratories. The system is comprised
Abbott Molecular identified that some of the 5 ml Reaction Vessels (RVs) contained in lots 56944001, 57026001, 57059001, and 57673001 (original vendor lot 2198077) may have an ins…
Abbott Molecular recalled 5 mL Reaction Vessels (a consumable of the Abbott m2000sp Automated Fluid Handling System… - a moderate-severity action.
5 mL Reaction Vessels (a consumable of the Abbott m2000sp Automated Fluid Handling System… was recalled by Abbott Molecular in August 20, 2014. Reason: Abbott Molecular identified that some of the 5 ml Reaction Vessels (RVs) contained in lots 56944001, 57026001…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2169-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Abbott Molecular issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Abbott Molecular identified that some of the 5 ml Reaction Vessels (RVs) contained in lots 56944001, 57026001….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- August 20, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2169-2014 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.
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.
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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
5 mL Reaction Vessels (a consumable of the Abbott m2000sp Automated Fluid Handling System). The Abbott m2000 RealTime System is intended for use in performing nucleic acid amplification testing by polymerase chain reaction in clinical laboratories. The system is comprised of the m2000rt and the m2000sp instruments. The Abbott m2000 RealTime System is intended for use in performing nucleic acid amplification testing by polymerase chain reaction in clinical laboratories. The system is comprised of the m2000rt and the m2000sp instruments.
Reason for recall
Abbott Molecular identified that some of the 5 ml Reaction Vessels (RVs) contained in lots 56944001, 57026001, 57059001, and 57673001 (original vendor lot 2198077) may have an insufficient rim. An RV with an insufficient rim may not be held securely in the 1 mL Subsystem Carrier. This may cause the RV to be seated incorrectly in the carrier or drop through it.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2169-2014 |
| Date reported | August 20, 2014 |
| Date initiated | June 19, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Abbott Molecular |
| Firm location | Des Plaines, IL |
| Affected scope | 1,688,000 reaction vessels |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to: AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BELGIUM BENIN CAMEROON CHINA ETHIOPIA FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY INDIA INDONESIA IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY KENYA MALAYSIA MALAWI MALI NETHERLAND… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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