AB Sciex recalls Citrine Triple Quad Mass Spectrometers with part number 5063684 due to rare solvent leaks causing flame and potential ejection of electrode assemblies. This may delay patient results and pose health or property risks.
In rare occasions, the combination of a leak of a highly flammable solvent at the ion source probe, and an electrical discharge may result in a flame on top of the probe and possible ejection of the electrode assembly from the probe. There is a risk to the patient/user, customer property, or environment because there is a potential for a health risk and property damage should the flame be left unattended. The failure causes a delay in patient results.
AB Sciex is recalling specific models of Citrine Triple Quad Mass Spectrometers because a rare solvent leak can cause a flame and possible ejection of the electrode assembly. This poses risks to users, property, and patient results, requiring immediate attention.
A leak of a highly flammable solvent at the ion source probe can combine with electrical discharge to create a flame. If unattended, this flame may eject the electrode assembly, causing potential health risks, property damage, or delays in patient results.
Users of the recalled mass spectrometers, particularly in medical labs or clinical settings where patient samples are analyzed. Those handling the equipment without proper safety measures are at higher risk.
Check for the part number 5063684 on the device. The serial numbers listed in the recall include DE220001803PL through DE240042203. The device was sold with the UDI-DI: 00842365100533.
Identify the part number 5063684 or the listed serial numbers on your device.
The recall is due to rare solvent leaks that can cause a flame and potential ejection of the electrode assembly, risking health, property, or delaying patient results.
Check if your device has the part number 5063684 or the listed serial numbers. If it does, contact AB Sciex for further instructions.
The recall states a risk to the user, customer property, or environment, but the hazard is rare and may not cause serious injury in normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AB Sciex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0040-2024 — AB Sciex AB Sciex Hello, I own a AB Sciex that is covered by recall Z-0040-2024 from AB Sciex. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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