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4500MD Triple Quad Mass Spectrometer, Part Number 5032522 recallZ-0038-2024 · AB Sciex, LLC · initiated Aug 30, 2023

Open, Classified

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  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from AB Sciex, LLC or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

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.

FDA root cause category: Component design/selection

What the company is doing

An URGENT: RUO and MEDICAL DEVICE FIELD ACTION notification letter dated 7/20/23 was sent to customers. Actions to be taken by the Customer/User: SCIEX will provide a replacement nut for eligible sources and systems. Instructions will be provided to guide you through the replacement of the nut. The replacement parts with installation instructions are estimated to begin shipping in October 2023. SCIEX is currently notifying affected customers of the upcoming countermeasure. Upon availability, SCIEX will send you the replacement nut with instructions on how to install it on the ion source probe. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause you. SCIEX aims to provide you with products of the highest quality. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact https://sciex.com/aboutus/ contact-us or https://sciex.com/support/request-support.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0038-2024
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Aug 30, 2023
Posted by the FDA
Oct 5, 2023
Recalling firm
AB Sciex, LLC
Quantity
38
Product code
DOP
Distribution
US Nationwide.

Product description

4500MD Triple Quad Mass Spectrometer, Part Number 5032522

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

UDI-DI: 00842365102049; Serial Numbers: EJ230051806PL, EJ230061807PL, EJ230071808, EJ230101810, EJ230111811, EJ230121811, EJ230141811, EJ230151812, EJ230161812, EJ230171901, EJ230181901, EJ230191901, EJ230211905, EJ230221908, EJ230231908, EJ230251909, EJ230271910, EJ230281910, EJ230311911, EJ230331912, EJ230362003, EJ230372003, EJ230392004, EJ230412009, EJ230422011, EJ230442012, EJ230452012, EJ230472101, EJ230482103, EJ230512105, EJ240012110, EJ240022111, EJ240052111, EJ240082207, EJ240092209, EJ240142307, EJ240132305, EJ240062201

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 92810).

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