Reported Sep 22, 2021 · Ongoing

Alinity ci-series System Control Module clinical chemistry and immunoassay analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use. Model…

Abbott Laboratories

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Abbott Laboratories · 1915 Hurd Dr · Irving, TX · 75038

Is this the product you have?

  • Alinity ci-series System Control Module clinical chemistry and immunoassay analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use. Model number LN 03R70-01
Lot codes and dates

3,248 of 3,248 products

Products covered by this recall
#Product as published
1Model Number: LN 03R70-01 all units with software versions 3.2.3 and earlier. Serial Numbers manufactured by Sanmina: SCM01001
2SCM01002
3SCM01003
4SCM01004
5SCM01005
6SCM01006
7SCM01007
8SCM01008
9SCM01009
10SCM01010
11SCM01011
12SCM01012
13SCM01013
14SCM01014
15SCM01015
16SCM01016
17SCM01017
18SCM01018
19SCM01019
20SCM01020
Amount recalled
4,833 systems

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide
  • PR

Why it was recalled

Due to potential performance issues with software version 3.2.3 and earlier. Performance issues are: 1) There is the potential for onboard reagents past their lot expiration date or onboard stability time to be incorrectly displayed on the Reagent Status screen with a status of "OK". In this scenario, the expired reagent will remain in the carousel for sample processing. 2) Performing monthly maintenance procedure 5701 Clean ICT Drain Tip incorrectly may potentially cause issues such as damaged connector or leaking connection. 3) A sample exception with message code 150 "Unable to process test. Previous processing module error" is produced without notifying the operator of a reagent pipettor failure and may cause processing module to transition into the Pausing state. Tests initiated prior to the sample exception may continue to process without dispense of reagents, potentially leading to incorrect results. 4. Reagent short dispense: Alinity c needs a control measure to protect against the potential for short reagent dispense. Addition of a maximum depth limit for reagent cartridges on the Alinity c to prevent the potential for a short dispense is needed. 5. RSM indicators were blinking green incorrectly: The Reagent and Sample Manager (RSM) indicators will incorrectly blink green indicating that processing is completed and the rack or cartridge can be removed from the loading area when the rack or cartridge should not be accessed. 6. Erroneous ICT Calibration Curves: Erroneous ICT calibration curves might be generated for the Alinity c when there is a malfunction of ICT reference solution delivery, use of wrong/evaporated calibrator, defective ICT modules, etc.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

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Data as of Sep 19, 4:54 PM UTC

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