AB Sciex, LLC: Medical Device Recall in 2023 - (Recall #: Z-0038-2024)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2023.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

4500MD Triple Quad Mass Spectrometer, Part Number 5032522

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 30, 2023

Date Posted: October 11, 2023

Recall Number: Z-0038-2024

Event ID: 92810

Reason for Recall:

In rare occasions, the combination of a leak of a highly flammable solvent at the ion source probe, and an electrical discharge may result in a flame on top of the probe and possible ejection of the electrode assembly from the probe. There is a risk to the patient/user, customer property, or environment because there is a potential for a health risk and property damage should the flame be left unattended. The failure causes a delay in patient results.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 38

Code Information:

UDI-DI: 00842365102049; Serial Numbers: EJ230051806PL, EJ230061807PL, EJ230071808, EJ230101810, EJ230111811, EJ230121811, EJ230141811, EJ230151812, EJ230161812, EJ230171901, EJ230181901, EJ230191901, EJ230211905, EJ230221908, EJ230231908, EJ230251909, EJ230271910, EJ230281910, EJ230311911, EJ230331912, EJ230362003, EJ230372003, EJ230392004, EJ230412009, EJ230422011, EJ230442012, EJ230452012, EJ230472101, EJ230482103, EJ230512105, EJ240012110, EJ240022111, EJ240052111, EJ240082207, EJ240092209, EJ240142307, EJ240132305, EJ240062201

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated