Alinity m System (Abbott Molecular) – liquid waste risk (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
The Alinity m System is designed to automate the steps for nucleic acid testing. Model Numbers included in this recall are 08N53-001, 08N53-002, and 08N53-032 (Refurbished).
Brand
Abbott Molecular, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
All Serial Numbers. 08N53-001, UDI-DI: 00884999047389, 08N53-002, UDI-DI: 00884999048034, 08N53-032, UDI-DI: 00884999047587
Products Sold
All Serial Numbers. 08N53-001, UDI-DI: 00884999047389; 08N53-002, UDI-DI: 00884999048034; 08N53-032, UDI-DI: 00884999047587
Abbott Molecular, Inc. is recalling The Alinity m System is designed to automate the steps for nucleic acid testing. Model Numbers inclu due to The design of the Alinity m System Solutions drawer enclosure may allow liquid (liquid waste or system solutions) originating in the System Solutions . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The design of the Alinity m System Solutions drawer enclosure may allow liquid (liquid waste or system solutions) originating in the System Solutions drawer to flow beyond the footprint of the instrument and into the walking-path of the user.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
An Urgent Field Safety Notice/ Field Correction Recall notification letter was sent to customers. Necessary Actions In accordance with the Alinity m Operations Manual, users should always utilize Personal Protective Equipment when engaging with the instrument. In the event you observe a leak, please take appropriate precautions to prevent exposure and immediately contact your Abbott Molecular Representative for additional troubleshooting information. Please complete and return the associated Customer Reply Form. If you have forwarded this product to any other laboratories, please also forward this letter and customer reply form to that laboratory. Review this information with laboratory personnel and retain this communication for future reference. If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact your local Abbott representative. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have created for your laboratory.
Verify this information on the official source
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