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FDA Device recall Z-1586-2016

Analyst¿ MD Version 1.6.1 and 1.6.2 Software used with the following instruments: API 3200MD" LC/MS/MS System, Instrument Part Number: 5024…

On 2016-05-11 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Analyst¿ MD Version 1.6.1 and 1.6.2 Software used with the following instruments: API 3200MD" LC/MS/MS System, Instrument Part Number: 5024… by Ab Sciex, citing wrong quantitative results may be displayed in a report from the device, which may potentially lead to an incorrect patient diagnosis.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1586-2016
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-02-24
Published2016-05-11
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyAb Sciex
DistributionUS

Product

Analyst¿ MD Version 1.6.1 and 1.6.2 Software used with the following instruments: API 3200MD" LC/MS/MS System, Instrument Part Number: 5024501; 3200MD QTRAP¿ LC/MS/MS System, Instrument Part Number: 5024500; Triple Quad" 4500MD LC/MS/MS System, Instrument Part Number: 5031257; QTRAP¿ 4500MD LC/MS/MS System, Instrument Part Number: 5031231 3200MD series and 4500MD series are mass spectrometers intended to identify inorganic or organic compounds (e.g., lead, mercury, and drugs) in human specimens by ionizing the compound under investigation and separating the resulting ions by means of an electrical and magnetic field according to their mass. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic purposes. For in vitro diagnostic use.

Reason

Wrong quantitative results may be displayed in a report from the device, which may potentially lead to an incorrect patient diagnosis.

Identifiers

code_infoSoftware Versions: Version 1.6.1 and 1.6.2

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1586-2016%22

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