Device recall: API3200MD Mass Spectrometer, Part Number 4466230
Class II FDA enforcement event 92810. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Ongoing.
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
In rare occasions, the combination of a leak of a highly flammable solvent at the ion source probe, and an electrical discharge may result in a flame on top of the probe and possible ejection of the electrode assembly from the probe. There is a risk to the patient/user, customer property, or environment because there is a potential for a health risk and property damage should the flame be left…
Class II, in the words of FDA
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
AB Sciex, LLC started this device recall on 30 Aug 2023. The firm address in the FDA record is in Framingham, MA. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 92810 has 4 product records. The first FDA enforcement report date is 11 Oct 2023. The record gives the status Ongoing.
It is important to note that most of the time recall classifications are determined after the recalling firm provides all of the information needed to determine the risk posed to public health. The classification and posting in the FDA Enforcement Report should not be seen as an expansion or change to a firm’s voluntary public warning.
FDA publishes these words. Source: FDA, Enforcement Reports, Important Note, read on . openFDA export of .
Distribution
In the words of FDA.
US Nationwide.
Recalling firm
AB Sciex, LLC, Framingham, MA.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
4 product records in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0037-2024 | API3200MD Mass Spectrometer, Part Number 4466230 | 3 | Class II | Ongoing | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Z-0038-2024 | 4500MD Triple Quad Mass Spectrometer, Part Number 5032522 | 38 | Class II | Ongoing | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Z-0039-2024 | Citrine QTRAP Mass Spectrometer, Part Number 5063685 | 10 | Class II | Ongoing | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Z-0040-2024 | Citrine Triple Quad Mass Spectrometer, Part Number 5063684 | 14 | Class II | Ongoing | 11 Oct 2023 |
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Enforcement event: All the product records that have one FDA event number. This site shows one event on one page.
Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Device events that started in 2023
- 917
- Share of these events in Class II
- 88%
- Product records in this event
- 4
- Events of the firm on the register
- 1
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report Z-0037-2024The FDA record of the first product of this event.
- FDA: recalls, market withdrawals and safety alertsThe recall notices on the FDA site.
- FDA MedWatchThe FDA safety reporting program for drugs and medical devices.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 92810. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/92810/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- openFDA device enforcement reports
- Licence
- CC0 1.0
- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
US Nationwide.
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 92810?
- The event has 4 product records. The first record gives this quantity:
3
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many device recalls of 2023 have the same class?
- 88% of the 917 device events that started in 2023 are in Class II.