Events

Recall of Device Recall AEROSET

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Abbott Laboratories, Inc.

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
    25770
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0843-03
  • Event Initiated Date
    2001-10-02
  • Event Date Posted
    2003-05-20
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2004-04-07
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=26456
  • 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
    Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use - Product Code JJE
  • Reason
    Extensive use of cuvettes causes inaccurate results. preventative maintenance did not specify replacement schedule.
  • Action
    The firm issued a letter to affected consignees on or about 10/02/2001 notifying the consignees that an Abbott Field Representative will perform a one-time cuvette upgrade to the consignee''s AEROSET system.

Device

Device Recall AEROSET
  • Model / Serial
    All units on the market prior to 12/3/2001.
  • Product Classification
    Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide and to the following foreign countries: Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela, Columbia, Argentina, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, China, England
  • Product Description
    Aeroset Analyzer, item 9D05-01
  • Manufacturer
    Abbott Laboratories, Inc

Manufacturer

Abbott Laboratories, Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Abbott Laboratories, Inc, 1921 Hurd Drive, PO Box 2020, Irving TX 75038
  • Source
    USFDA