The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0668-2019·Announced 2019-01-02

Abbott Alinity i Progesterone Reagent Kit Recalled for Manufacturing Defect

Abbott is recalling 157 units of Alinity i Progesterone Reagent Kits due to a manufacturing issue that can cause bottle neck damage and instrument failure.

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 causing instrument 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 157 units of the Alinity i Progesterone Reagent Kit, List Number 08P3620. The recall is due to a manufacturing issue that can result in damage to the bottle neck of the reagent cartridges.

If the 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 91254UI00 and 92360UI00.

The product was distributed to facilities in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Virginia. Users should stop using the affected product and contact Abbott for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Alinity i Progesterone Reagent Kit, List Number 08P3620
Affected units
157

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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