Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2022-03-24
Date Terminated2026-08-04
Product Quantity2,134 devices
Reason for Recall
Devices were manufactured with a "First Use Date" preprogrammed in the EEPROM which disables the use of the single-use device.
Firm Action
The recalling firm issued letters dated 3/24/2022 on 3/24/22 via hand-delivery. The letters explained the issue, the impact and associated risks, and the steps to reduce risk. The steps included not using any of the remaining inventory of the affected lots listed in Appendix A, complete and return the accompanying Acknowledgment Form, and return all remaining unused affected devices to the recalling firm. The consignee is informed their Abbott representative can assist in returning these devices and obtaining replacements. The notice is to be forwarded to anyone within their organization who may need to be notified and a copy of the notice should be kept along with the completed Acknowledgment Form for their records.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide - there was government distribution but no military. The countries of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and United Kingdom.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.