The Alinity m System is designed to automate the steps for nucleic acid testing. Model Numbers included in this recall are 08N53-001, 08N53-002, and 08N53-032 (Refurbished).
- Company
- Abbott Molecular, Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- March 20, 2025
- Posted
- April 24, 2025
- Recall Number
- Z-1665-2025
- Firm Location
- Des Plaines, IL
Reason for Recall
The design of the Alinity m System Solutions drawer enclosure may allow liquid (liquid waste or system solutions) originating in the System Solutions drawer to flow beyond the footprint of the instrument and into the walking-path of the user.
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.
Lot / Code Info
All Serial Numbers. 08N53-001, UDI-DI: 00884999047389; 08N53-002, UDI-DI: 00884999048034; 08N53-032, UDI-DI: 00884999047587
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
An Urgent Field Safety Notice/ Field Correction Recall notification letter was sent to customers. Necessary Actions In accordance with the Alinity m Operations Manual, users should always utilize Personal Protective Equipment when engaging with the instrument. In the event you observe a leak, please take appropriate precautions to prevent exposure and immediately contact your Abbott Molecular Representative for additional troubleshooting information. Please complete and return the associated Customer Reply Form. If you have forwarded this product to any other laboratories, please also forward this letter and customer reply form to that laboratory. Review this information with laboratory personnel and retain this communication for future reference. If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact your local Abbott representative. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have created for your laboratory.