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Siemens ADVIA 1200 and ADVIA 1650 Chemistry Systems. Automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that can run tests on human

FDA device recall Z-0800-2014 · posted 2014-01-21 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Reason for recall
An overflow flag //// is displayed in the result column for a test when the algorithm for the test cannot calculate a result or when the concentration cannot be determined because it is outside the absorbance limits, and it is possible for the user to misinterpret or edit the result.
Action taken
The distribution of the Urgent Medical Device Correction letter scheduled to begin on December 17, 2013. x Field service personnel will be notified of the Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter via the Siemens Knowledge Base, as well as information regarding placing labels on the customer system to remind the customer that ///// is not a reportable result. x The Customers were instructed to contact Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Technical Solution Center if they have technical questions regarding this issue. x Customers are requested to complete and return the Effectiveness Check questionnaire attached to the Urgent Medical Device Correction.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JJE
Quantity affected
1563
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution. USA nationwide and the country of Canada.
Date initiated
2013-12-17
Date posted
2014-01-21
Date terminated
2014-08-26
Location
Newark, DE

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