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ADVIA Centaur CP System, Catalog/Part Number 086-A001. Automated Immunoassay Analyzer. --- Classification of the Device:

FDA device recall Z-0645-2007 · posted 2007-03-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Reason for recall
Firm received complaints for signal 2 & 4 errors, and shifts in Relative Light Units (RLU). Investigations showed that the On-Board Stability (OBS) of the acid & base reagents may be compromised after 4 days after installation onto the Centaur CP system due to evaporation.
Action taken
A Support Bulletin was sent by e-mail to all affected Bayer HealthCare LLC Branches on 11/09/06 in order to inform them of the issue and to provide them with instructions for this field correction. Two Customer Bulletins were prepared and sent by e-mail to Bayer HealthCare LLC Branches on 11/09/06 both in the US and outside the US for communication with the affected customers. The first bulletin advised customers of the problem and the corrective action. A Confirmation (Fax-back) Form was included to ensure that all customers worldwide have been notified and have complied with the mandatory action. The second Customer Bulletin describes an optional alternative mitigation, which requires a Bayer representative to go to the customer site to implement.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JJE
Quantity affected
306 units: 101- Domestic, 205 - Foreign
Distribution
Worldwide
Date initiated
2006-11-09
Date posted
2007-03-22
Date terminated
2012-07-30
Location
Tarrytown, NY

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