Abbott recalls ARCHITECT C System Mixer models LN 09D59-01, 02, 03 due to risk of mixer blade detaching, which can cause inadequate sample mixing in clinical chemistry tests.
Mixer blade may separate from mixer due to the screw and nut failure and detachment. As a result of the mixer blade missing, the sample and reagent are inadequately mixed.
Abbott is recalling ARCHITECT C System Mixer models LN 09D59-01, 02, and 03 because the mixer blade may separate from the mixer due to screw and nut failure. This can lead to inadequate mixing of samples and reagents in clinical chemistry tests.
The mixer blade may detach due to screw and nut failure, causing the sample and reagent to mix inadequately. This could lead to inaccurate test results in clinical chemistry procedures.
Healthcare facilities using the ARCHITECT Clinical Chemistry System with the recalled mixers are affected. Laboratory staff and technicians who handle these mixers are most at risk.
Check if your ARCHITECT C System Mixer has model numbers LN 09D59-01, LN 09D59-02, or LN 09D59-03. These mixers are used with Abbott's ARCHITECT Clinical Chemistry System for automated chemistry tests.
Identify the model number on your ARCHITECT C System Mixer to see if it is one of the recalled models: LN 09D59-01, LN 09D59-02, or LN 09D59-03.
The mixer blade may separate from the mixer due to screw and nut failure, which can cause inadequate mixing of samples and reagents in clinical chemistry tests.
The affected models are LN 09D59-01, LN 09D59-02, and LN 09D59-03.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for this issue.
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Subject: Recall Z-1671-2020 — Abbott Abbott Hello, I own a Abbott that is covered by recall Z-1671-2020 from Abbott. 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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