The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0665-2019·Announced 2019-01-02

Abbott Alinity i Free T4 Reagent Kit Recalled for Manufacturing Defect

Abbott is recalling 294 units of Alinity i Free T4 Reagent Kits due to a manufacturing issue that may cause bottle neck damage and instrument loading failures.

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 mechanical defect leading to instrument loading failure rather than a direct health hazard or reported injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Abbott Ireland Diagnostics Division is recalling 294 units of the Alinity i Free T4 Reagent Kit, List Number 07P7030. The recall is due to a manufacturing issue that can result in damage to the bottle neck in some of the reagent cartridges.

If a bottle neck is damaged, it may cause a failure during the reagent loading process on the Alinity i instrument. The affected lots are identified by UDI/Lot Numbers 90111UI00 and 92388UI00.

The recalled products were distributed in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Virginia. Users should stop using the affected reagent kits and contact Abbott for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Alinity i Free T4 Reagent Kit, List Number 07P7030
Affected units
294

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Abbott Ireland Diagnostics Division 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 manufacturer · Abbott Ireland Diagnostics Division

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