The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0469-2019·Announced 2018-11-21

Tosoh AIA-900 Analyzer Recalled Due to Pickup Arm Malfunction

Tosoh Bioscience is recalling 393 AIA-900 Analyzers because a pickup arm malfunction can stop the device from testing patient samples, causing delays in results.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device where a malfunction causes a delay in patient testing and reporting results. Per the rubric, this is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3.

Plain-English summary

Tosoh Bioscience Inc is recalling 393 units of the AIA-900 Analyzer (product codes 022930 and 022930R). The recall was initiated after the company identified a potential issue with the pickup arm and pickup arm motor. The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as to Canada and Latin America.

If the pickup arm or motor malfunctions, the analyzer will cease to function, resulting in an inability to test patient samples. This failure may cause delays in testing and reporting patient results. Tosoh has received 51 complaints related to this issue, but no serious injuries have been reported.

Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected AIA-900 Analyzers and contact Tosoh Bioscience for instructions on how to resolve the issue.

The recalled product

Product
AIA-900 Analyzer, Product code 022930, 022930R
Affected units
393

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All units are affected

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.