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Terminated

Abbott m2000sp Instrument; an automated fluid handling system for performing sample preparation for nucleic acid testing; Abbott Molecular Inc., Des Plaines, IL 60018 USA; Abbott m2000sp Instrument; an automated system for performing sample preparation for nucleic acid testing; Abbott Molecular Inc., Des Plaines, IL 60018 USA; list 09K14 The Abbott m2000 System is intended for use in performing nucleic acid testing in clinical laboratories.

FDA Recall Z-0634-2013 · Posted 2013-01-03

Recalling FirmAbbott Molecular
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJJH
Date Initiated2012-12-04
Date Terminated2016-03-08
Product Quantity215 units - U.S., 693 units - ROW

Reason for Recall

An issue with the m2000sp Instrument software has been identified whereby, after a series of steps, if changes are made to the control or calibrator information on the Sample Extraction Assay Details screen, the changes are not saved.

Firm Action

Abbott Molecular Inc. sent a Field Correction Recall/Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated December 4, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The customer was instructed to follow the instructions identified until an upgrade to their m2000sp software can be installed. Abbott Molecular estimates that this software version will be available the first quarter of 2013. They were requested to complete the enclosed reply sheet and fax it to (847) 775-6728 at prior to December 18, 2012 to acknowledge receipt and understanding of the letter. For questions customers were instructed to contact their local Abbott Molecular representative. For questions regarding this recall call 224-361-7274.

Root Cause

Software design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ethiopia, Estonia, Finland, France, Gaza & Jericho, Germany, Greece, Guinea, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Mexico, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Vietnam and Zambia

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K092705ABBOTT M2000SP AND ABBOTT M2000RT, MODELS 9K14-01 (G-SERIES), 9K14-02 (E-SERIES), 9K1501Abbott Molecular, Inc. · 2010-05-28

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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