CLASS II Device recall · Reported 12 Jun 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Alinity c Cuvette Segments, List Number 04S47 recalled

Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG is recalling Alinity c Cuvette Segments, List Number 04S47-01, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 15 Apr 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesAll serial numbers
Quantity recalled19,184

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1709-2019
FDA event ID
82644
Recalling firm
Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG, Wiesbaden
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
15 Apr 2019
FDA classified
2 Jun 2019
Reported
12 Jun 2019
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

15 Apr 2019Recall initiated by company
2 Jun 2019Classified by FDA+48 days
12 Jun 2019Published in enforcement report+10 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Individual cuvettes within the Alinity c Cuvette Segment may become seated lower than the designed height. This may result in inadequate dispense into specific cuvettes due to the sample probe being unable to make efficient contact with the cuvette bottom.

Product as listed by the FDA

Alinity c Cuvette Segments, List Number 04S47-01 Product Usage: The Alinity c Cuvettes are used on the Alinity c system processing module. The Alinity c processing module is a fully automated chemistry analyzer allowing random and continuous access, as well as priority and automated retest processing using photometric and potentiometric detection technology.

Where it was distributed

US Nationwide Distribution- AL, AR,CA, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, ME, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, & VA WORLDWIDE - Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

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Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Individual cuvettes within the Alinity c Cuvette Segment may become seated lower than the designed height. This may result in inadequate dispense into specific cuvettes due to the sample probe being unable to make efficient contact with the cuvette bottom.

Which lots are affected?

All serial numbers

Where was it sold?

US Nationwide Distribution- AL, AR,CA, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, ME, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, & VA WORLDWIDE - Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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