Recall of Device Recall ABX Micros IM2

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    64386
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-1050-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-02-15
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-04-03
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-08-11
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Calculator/data processing module, for clinical use - Product Code JQP
  • Reason
    Horiba medical is recalling abx micros im2 data management system because it may display incorrect patient test results under unanticipated operating conditions.
  • Action
    Horiba Medical sent an Urgent Safety Notice dated February 15, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter informed the customers that Horiba Medical is informing all ABX Micros IM2 Data Management System customers of their intention to remove the ABX Micros IM2 product from the market. The letter informed the customers of the problem identified and the action to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed response form within 10 days. For questions regarding this recall call 949-453-0500, ext 208.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    All serial numbers
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    ABX Micros IM2, Part# M60CSB110EN04 and D00A00202 || The IM2 Data Management System consists of the IM2 Data Manager Software, Desktop Computer, keyboard, mouse, and a unidirectional serial cable. The IM2 software is used to store, retrieve, and process laboratory data received via a unidirectional serial connection from the ABX Micros 60.
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical, 34 Bunsen, Irvine CA 92618-4210
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Source
    USFDA