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Device product

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.

Z-1497-2019

April 05, 2019

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG
Event
Event 82595
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
373 units total
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1497-2019

Official wording

Reason: 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.

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.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    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.