Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

5 mL Reaction Vessels (a consumable of the Abbott m2000sp Recalled by Abbott Molecular Due to Abbott Molecular identified that some of the 5...

Date: June 19, 2014
Company: Abbott Molecular
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Abbott Molecular directly.

Affected Products

5 mL Reaction Vessels (a consumable of the Abbott m2000sp Automated Fluid Handling System). The Abbott m2000 RealTime System is intended for use in performing nucleic acid amplification testing by polymerase chain reaction in clinical laboratories. The system is comprised of the m2000rt and the m2000sp instruments. The Abbott m2000 RealTime System is intended for use in performing nucleic acid amplification testing by polymerase chain reaction in clinical laboratories. The system is comprised of the m2000rt and the m2000sp instruments.

Quantity: 1,688,000 reaction vessels

Why Was This Recalled?

Abbott Molecular identified that some of the 5 ml Reaction Vessels (RVs) contained in lots 56944001, 57026001, 57059001, and 57673001 (original vendor lot 2198077) may have an insufficient rim. An RV with an insufficient rim may not be held securely in the 1 mL Subsystem Carrier. This may cause the RV to be seated incorrectly in the carrier or drop through it.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Abbott Molecular

Abbott Molecular has 6 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report