Abbott NT2000iX RF Generator Recall: Potential Capacitance Failure Risk
Abbott recalls NT2000iX RF generators with specific serial numbers due to potential capacitance failure from improper servicing. Affected units may not provide accurate results.
Lower-risk recall
Certain NT2000iX RF generators were serviced using a tool that was subsequently found to be out of tolerance and therefore may not have provided accurate results for potential capacitance failure.
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What happened, in plain English
Abbott is recalling certain NT2000iX radiofrequency generators that could have capacitance failure due to improper servicing. This may lead to inaccurate results during medical procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/57217-abbott-nt2000ix-rf-generator-recall-potential-capacitance-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/57217-abbott-nt2000ix-rf-generator-recall-potential-capacitance-failure-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0209-2024
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“Abbott NT2000iX RF Generator Recall: Potential Capacitance Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/57217-abbott-nt2000ix-rf-generator-recall-potential-capacitance-failure-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-0209-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0209-2024%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The hazard occurs when the generator is serviced using a tool that is out of tolerance, which can cause inaccurate capacitance measurements. This may lead to potential capacitance failure in the device, but does not cause immediate harm during normal use.
Who’s affected
Medical professionals using Abbott NT2000iX RF generators for lesioning procedures are most at risk if the device has been serviced with an out-of-tolerance tool. Patients using these devices are not directly affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for serial numbers listed in the recall: 16930509, 16983330, 17583407, and other specific numbers provided in the notice. The device is a radiofrequency generator used for medical lesioning procedures.
- Brand
Abbott- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Serial Numbers
Verify if your device has a serial number from the list provided in the recall notice.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 41 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using the device immediately?
No, the recall does not require immediate discontinuation; affected users should check their serial number and follow the provided steps.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0209-2024 (September 28, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0209-2024 to see it in context.
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