Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2529-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Ab Sciex |
| Report date | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 16, 2016 |
| Quantity | 28 units |
| Location | Framingham, MA, United States |
Official product description
AB SCIEX QTRAP 4500MD LC/MS/MS System Mass Spectrometer for In-Vitro Diagnostic Use. Instrument Part Number (REF): 5031231 3200MD series and 4500MD series are mass spectrometers intended to identify inorganic or organic compounds (e.g., lead, mercury, and drugs) in human specimens by ionizing the compound under investigation and separating the resulting ions by means of an electrical and magnetic field according to their mass. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic purposes. For in vitro diagnostic use.
Why the product was recalled
MultiQuant MD software where under certain conditions a user can be presented with incorrect quantitative results when using the Sum Multiple Ions feature.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) Internationally to Canada, Austria, China, Netherlands, Norway, India, Korea, Germany, France, Switzerland, Ireland, Italy, Singapore, Russia, UK, Malaysia,
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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