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Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. MIcroScan MICroSTREP plus Type 1 B1027-201 panels. .MICroSTREP panels are designed f

FDA device recall Z-1272-2013 · posted 2013-05-08 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Reason for recall
Customer complaint investigation confirmed the issue of false skipped wells and false susceptible misreads with A. agalactiae affecting multiple antimicrobial agents on MicroScan Microbiology Systems.
Action taken
Siemens Healthcare sent a Urgent Field Safety Notification letter dated March 6, 2013, to all affected customers of MicroScan MICroSTREP plus type 1, who process panels in a Walk Away System. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. As stated in our product Instructions for Use, test results should be interpreted in conjunction with the patients medical history, clinical presentation and other findings. We recommend discussing the content of this letter with your laboratory director regarding the need to review previous test results, conduct patient follow-up, and/or repeat testing for testing conducted in the last twelve months. Confirmation of receipt of this letter is required. Attached you will find a form indicating you have received and understood the information. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in notifying us that you have received the information by taking a moment to complete and return the form below. If you require further information or assistance, please contact your local Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Representative. Please forward this notification to anyone to whom you may have distributed this product. We apologize for the inconvenience that this situation has caused. For further questions please call 1-800-677-7226 Option 1 (USA/Canada) Thank you for your patience and continued support.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Status
Terminated
Product code
LTT
Quantity affected
21,608 boxes = 432,160 panels
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico.
Date initiated
2013-03-06
Date posted
2013-05-08
Date terminated
2013-10-28
Location
West Sacramento, CA

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