Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2021-12-06
Date Terminated2024-09-30
Product Quantity74 devices
Reason for Recall
There is an issue with the installation of updated camera firmware on the system.
Firm Action
On December 06, 2021 Abbott Molecular issued a Product Correction letter to
all customers who received an Alinity m instrument impacted by this issue (List Number
08N53 002).
Customers are being informed of a previously completed assessment conducted by
Abbott FSEs. Customers were initially informed at the time of the assessment, but proper
reconciliation of the communication was not performed.
100% of customers are requested to return to Abbott a Customer Reply Form acknowledging receipt and understanding, and/or a request for assistance.
Abbott personnel will follow up with customers by e mailing and or follow up visits/phone calls.
Root Cause
Software design
Distribution Pattern
Distribution in the United States in CA, DC, GA, KY, IL, MD, MI, MN, MS, NH, NJ, NY, RI, SD, TX, WI
OUS distribution to Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Columbia, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Mozambique, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and Vietnam
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.