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ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay system, an automated in vitro diagnostic analyzer. Catalog # 078-A011-03 - ADVIA Centaur XP

FDA device recall Z-1553-2014 · posted 2014-05-13 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Reason for recall
Instrument Cover Gas Spring failures. Over time, the gas spring may lose its effectiveness and fail to support the cover in its full or partially open position. This may lead to the cover falling.
Action taken
On February 18, 2014 Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics distributed Urgent Medical Device Correction notices to their customers via courier service (Urgent Medical Device Correction/). Upon receipt of the communication, customers are asked to follow "Actions to be Taken by the Customer". If the cover is unable to stay partially raised, immediately contact your Siemens technical support representative to arrange for a service. Complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check attached to this letter within thirty (30) days by faxing to (302) 631-7597. Customers with questions should contact their Siemens technical support representative.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JJE
Quantity affected
5,900 units total (1,679 domestically & 4,221 internationally)
Distribution
Nationwide and internationally
Date initiated
2014-02-18
Date posted
2014-05-13
Date terminated
2017-03-06
Location
Tarrytown, NY

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