Abbott Laboratories, Inc ARCHITECT i2000 System and ARCHITECT i2000 SR wash buffer and wash zone mechanism grounding kit. ARCHITECT System is designed to perform automated chemistry tests utilizing photometry and potentiometric technology; and immunoassay tests utilizing chemiluminescent microparticle assay detection technology. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
ARCHITECT i2000 System and ARCHITECT i2000 SR wash buffer and wash zone mechanism grounding kit. ARCHITECT System is designed to perform automated chemistry tests utilizing photometry and potentiometric technology; and immunoassay tests utilizing chemiluminescent microparticle assay detection technology.
Brand
Abbott Laboratories, Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
ARCHITECT i2000 System List Number 8C89-01, ARCHITECT i2000SR System System List Number 3M74-01 and 3M74-02, Wash Zone Mechanism Grounding Kit Part Number 7-201369-01, Concentrated Wash Buffer 1 L List Number 6C54-58 and l0 L List number 6C54-88.
Products Sold
ARCHITECT i2000 System List Number 8C89-01; ARCHITECT i2000SR System System List Number 3M74-01 and 3M74-02; Wash Zone Mechanism Grounding Kit Part Number 7-201369-01; Concentrated Wash Buffer 1 L List Number 6C54-58 and l0 L List number 6C54-88.
Abbott Laboratories, Inc is recalling ARCHITECT i2000 System and ARCHITECT i2000 SR wash buffer and wash zone mechanism grounding kit. AR due to Under certain conditions, the product's wash buffer containing sodium azide can come in contact with the wash zone mechanism ground cables on either o. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Under certain conditions, the product's wash buffer containing sodium azide can come in contact with the wash zone mechanism ground cables on either of the two wash zones. The copper in the ground strap may corrode and form an unstable chemical substance (metal azide) that may be sensitive to direct pressure and impact.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
A product correction notice was issued to consignees on July 17, 2009. Field representatives were instructed to visit consignees, inspect cables and replace them
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026