Events

Recall of Device Recall AxSYM System

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
    25055
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0421-03
  • Event Initiated Date
    2002-12-18
  • Event Date Posted
    2003-01-11
  • 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=25086
  • 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
    Gas springs supporting processing center cover lose pressure after repeated usage causing the cover to unexpectedly close.
  • Action
    Abbott Laboratories sent a December 18, 2002 letter to all consignees informing consignees of their plans to install a locking mechanism on all AxSYM Systems. The installations will be performed by Abbott Representatives. A customer reply form was included in the device correction letter.

Device

Device Recall AxSYM System
  • Model / Serial
    List Numbers: 7A83-01, 7A83-95, 7A83-98, and 7A83-03
  • 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, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Canada, Germany, Ireland, England, Belgium, France, Austria, Italy, Spain, Russia, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Korea, Australia, New Zeland, Honduras, Costa Rica, Trinidad, Bahamas, Northern Antilles, Bermuda, Panama, West Indies, Paraguay, Norway, Kingstow, VC
  • Product Description
    AxSYM System, Lift Mechanisms: List Numbers 7A83-01, 7A83-95, 7A83-98, and 7A83-03
  • Manufacturer
    Abbott Laboratories, Inc

Manufacturer

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