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MicroScan Synergies Plus Dried Overnight Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels, 20 panels per box. Medical device designed for

FDA device recall Z-0540-2009 · posted 2009-02-04 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Microscan
Reason for recall
Falsely lowered imipenem MICs may result, leading to major errors in results.
Action taken
Consignees were notified on July 31, 2008 by letter (Urgent Device Correction) sent via FedEx overnight. International consignees were notified by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics associates in affected countries. The letter described the problem and provided users with safety instructions to follow until an update is provided. Contact Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. at 916-374-3075 for additional assistance.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LON
Quantity affected
Total of both Negative and Synergy: 569,375 boxes
Distribution
Worldwide
Date initiated
2008-07-31
Date posted
2009-02-04
Date terminated
2010-11-29
Location
West Sacramento, CA

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
MICROSCAN SYNERGIES PLUS GRAM NEGATIVE MIC/COMBO PANELS WITH IMIPENEM (0.25, 1-32 UG/ML) (K020246)Dade Behring, Inc.2002-02-06