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FDA Device recall Z-1671-2016

AB Sciex Triple Quad 4500MD LC/MS/MS System, Part No. 5031257

On 2016-05-25 the FDA classified a Class II recall of AB Sciex Triple Quad 4500MD LC/MS/MS System, Part No. 5031257 by Ab Sciex, citing under certain conditions, mass spectrometers may report incorrect quantitative results.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1671-2016
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-03-25
Published2016-05-25
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyAb Sciex
DistributionNC

Product

AB Sciex Triple Quad 4500MD LC/MS/MS System, Part No. 5031257; and QTRAP 4500MD LC/MS/MS System, Part No. 5031231. Mass spectrometers for in vitro diagnostic use only.

Reason

Under certain conditions, mass spectrometers may report incorrect quantitative results.

Identifiers

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Serial Numbers: Triple Quad 4500MD LC/MS/MS System BX21081601 BX21101601 BX21091601 BX21111601 BX21121602 BX21…Serial Numbers: Triple Quad 4500MD LC/MS/MS System BX21081601 BX21101601 BX21091601 BX21111601 BX21121602 BX21131602 BX21141602 BX21151602 QTRAP 4500MD LC/MS/MS System BW20251601 BW20241601 BW20261602

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-1671-2016%22

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