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Siemens RAPIDPoint 500 v2.2.2A Software Upgrade Kit; SMN 11066719, Software Version 2.2A The RAPIDPoint 500 system is de

FDA device recall Z-2601-2016 · posted 2016-08-19 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Reason for recall
Some v2.2.2 upgrade kits include a dialysate mode which not cleared/approved for shipment in the United States
Action taken
Siemens sent a Customer Notification dated July 2016 to all affected domestic (US) customers via Federal Express on July 5, 2016. Customers were asked to take the following actions: Please do not use the dialysate mode. If you have enabled this feature, please disable it by following these instructions: 1. At the System screen, select Setup. 2. Select Secured Options > Analysis Options. 3. Unselect Dialysate. 4. Select the Continue button 3 times. Please review this letter with your Medical Director. Complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check attached to this letter within 7 days. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Siemens Customer Care Center or their local Siemens Technical Support representative. For questions regarding this recall call 781-269-3000.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Status
Terminated
Product code
KHP
Quantity affected
76
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution to AL, CA, MA, NJ, OH, TX, WA, PA
Date initiated
2016-07-05
Date posted
2016-08-19
Date terminated
2017-08-02
Location
Norwood, MA

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