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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

AB Sciex API 3200MD" LC/MS/MS System. In-Vitro Diagnostic Instrument Part Number (REF): 5024501 3200MD series and 4500MD series are mass spectrometers intended to identify inorganic or organic compounds (e.g., lead, mercury, and drugs) in human specimens by ionizing the compound under investigation and separating the resulting ions by means of an electrical and magnetic field according to their mass. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic purposes. For in vitro diagnostic use.

Reported: August 24, 2016 Initiated: June 16, 2016 #Z-2526-2016

Product Description

AB Sciex API 3200MD" LC/MS/MS System. In-Vitro Diagnostic Instrument Part Number (REF): 5024501 3200MD series and 4500MD series are mass spectrometers intended to identify inorganic or organic compounds (e.g., lead, mercury, and drugs) in human specimens by ionizing the compound under investigation and separating the resulting ions by means of an electrical and magnetic field according to their mass. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic purposes. For in vitro diagnostic use.

Reason for Recall

MultiQuant MD software where under certain conditions a user can be presented with incorrect quantitative results when using the Sum Multiple Ions feature.

Details

Recalling Firm
Ab Sciex
Units Affected
124 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) Internationally to Canada, Austria, China, Netherlands, Norway, India, Korea, Germany, France, Switzerland, Ireland, Italy, Singapore, Russia, UK, Malaysia,
Location
Framingham, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
AB Sciex API 3200MD" LC/MS/MS System. In-Vitro Diagnostic Instrument Part Number (REF): 5024501 3200MD series and 4500MD series are mass spectrometers intended to identify inorganic or organic compounds (e.g., lead, mercury, and drugs) in human specimens by ionizing the compound under investigation and separating the resulting ions by means of an electrical and magnetic field according to their mass. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic purposes. For in vitro diagnostic use.. Recalled by Ab Sciex. Units affected: 124 units.
Why was this product recalled?
MultiQuant MD software where under certain conditions a user can be presented with incorrect quantitative results when using the Sum Multiple Ions feature.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 24, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2526-2016.