Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG: Medical Device Recall in 2019 - (Recall #: Z-1497-2019)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2019.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Alinity i Processing Module, 03R65 01, with the below components. a. TED (Thermo Electric Device) Engine, Reagent cooler; b. CABLE, POWER OUT, TED CNTRLER Product Usage: The Alinity i processing module is a fully automated immunoassay analyzer allowing random and continuous access, as well as priority and automated retest processing using chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) technology. CMIA technology is used to determine the presence of antigens, antibodies, and analytes in samples.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 5, 2019

Date Posted: June 5, 2019

Recall Number: Z-1497-2019

Event ID: 82595

Reason for Recall:

Potential loose cable connections on the reagent cooler, which could result in temperature errors and eventual reagent cooler failure. Could cause burn and shock injuries to users and a delay in test results. Device design has mitigated this risk, but it is a possibility.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 373 units total

Code Information:

Part Number: 03R65 01, all Serial Numbers; a. TED (Thermo Electric Device) Engine, Reagent cooler - Part Numbers A 30103732 01, A 30103732 02 with all Serial Numbers; b. CABLE, POWER OUT, TED CNTRLER - Part Numbers A 35006203 01, A 35006203 02 with all Serial Numbers

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide to Oklahoma and Texas. Distributed worldwide to ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, CROATIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HONG KONG, INDIA, INDONESIA, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, MADAGASCAR, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, PAKISTAN, PHILIPPINES, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SERBIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, THAILAND, TURKEY, UAE, UNITED KINGDOM, VIETNAM.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated