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High RiskFDAfda-Z-2755-2019OTHER

APS Accelerator modular systems, 208-230 V-, 50/60 Hz, 1800 VA, IVD, RX, Class 2 Laser Product,

Units Affected
159
Recall Date
September 7, 2018
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2755-2019.

The firm identified customer sites where modules which the safety pacemaker label is missing. Information regarding the label included in the Operations Manual has been updated to specify: 1) the risk of malfunction applies to anyone with a pacemaker who may work on these modules; 2) the minimum safety distance has increased to 200 mm (7.87") from transport mechanisms. Any person with a pacemaker must not get closer than this distance from modules axes.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2755-2019.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
  5. For the official FDA notice, visit the FDA recalls page.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2755-2019.

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Abbott Laboratories, Inc Recall FAQ

Abbott Laboratories, Inc is the subject of a medical devices safety report: APS Accelerator modular systems, 208-230 V-, 50/60 Hz, 1800 VA, IVD, RX, Class 2 Laser Product,. The notice was published on September 7, 2018 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 159 units are potentially affected.