The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0545-2020·Announced 2019-12-04

Abbott Alinity ci Level Sensor Bulk Solution Recalled for Reliability Issues

Abbott is recalling Alinity ci Level Sensor Bulk Solution kits due to potential cracks caused by environmental stress, which may affect reliability.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text describes a reliability issue (cracks) without reporting any hospitalizations, injuries, or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG is recalling 1,710 units of the Accessory kit, Alinity c containing Alinity ci Level Sensor, Bulk Solution. The recall is due to a potential reliability issue where environmental stress on the bulk solution level sensor can cause cracks.

The affected products are identified by List Number 03R69 03 & 03R69 04, All Serial Numbers. These products were distributed nationwide to 33 U.S. states and territories, as well as internationally to numerous countries including Canada, the UK, and Australia.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected sensors and contact Abbott for further instructions or replacement. No specific illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text.

The recalled product

Product
Accessory kit, Alinity c containing Alinity ci Level Sensor, Bulk Solution
Affected units
1,710

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 (2)

  • List Number 03R69 03 & 03R69 04
  • All Serial Numbers

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 32 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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Same hazard · reliability issue

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