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RapidPoint 400 Analyzers for Blood Gas, Electrolytes and metabolites Software Versions prior to 3.5.1. The Siemens 400 s

FDA device recall Z-1019-2010 · posted 2010-03-08 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Reason for recall
Software: Reference sensor failure may result in inaccurate pH reuslts
Action taken
An "Urgent Field Safety Notice" dated September 2009 was sent via overnight mail to customers and included software Version 3.5.2 with instructions for install that will detect and prevent the reporting of potentially errant test results. The customers are requested to please install the included software update immediately and return the attached Fax back form. Siemens will provide the mandatory update to all customers with the Rapidpoint 400 /405 test system. If you have any questions, please contact your local Technical Support at 508-359-3877.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
CHL
Quantity affected
998 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA and Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bosnia Herzeg, Brazil, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Holy See (Vatican
Date initiated
2009-10-30
Date posted
2010-03-08
Date terminated
2015-09-04
Location
Norwood, MA

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