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Z-0788-03

AEROSET ICT Module, Reagent module for sodium, potassium, and chloride. List number 9D05-01

Abbott Medical / initiated 2003-02-24 / Terminated / root cause: software

Abbott Laboratories, Inc began a recall of AEROSET ICT Module, Reagent module for sodium, potassium, and chloride. List number 9D05-01 on . The reason FDA records is "Software failure to detect error in reference solution set-up can cause inaccurate results for Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0788-03
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Abbott Medical
Product
AEROSET ICT Module, Reagent module for sodium, potassium, and chloride. List number 9D05-01.
Product code
JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Reason for recall
Software failure to detect error in reference solution set-up can cause inaccurate results for Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride.
Root cause tag
software
FDA root cause
Other
Action
A Device Correction Letter was sent to all AEROSET System customers on 2/24/2003 informing them of the issue and measure they must take to minimize the risk of occurrence.
Quantity in commerce
645 units
Distribution
Nationwide and to the following countries: Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela, Columbia, Argentina, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand
Product codes and lots
All lots