Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0755-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. |
| Report date | Feb 10, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 7, 2015 |
| Quantity | 87 units |
| Location | Tarrytown, NY, United States |
Official product description
ADVIA Chemistry XPT Systems, Software Version 1.0.3, SMN 11127538 Clinical chemistry analyzer that runs tests on serum, plasma, urine, or cerebral spinal fluid in random access and batch modes at a throughput rate of both 1800 photometric tests per hour and 600 electrolyte (ISE) tests per hour.
Why the product was recalled
Multiple Software issues. Auto Start-UP Fail, Calibration Interval Resets when a Reagent Blank is run, Control Definition screen assumes range defined is 2 SD, Laboratory Information System (LIS) communication/Laboratory Automation (LAS) issue, Printer Driver Resets, ISE Calibration Ranges are too conservative for Urine Sodium, Archiving and deletion may fail and Workstation services may restart.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) in states of: AZ, CA, MA, NY, TX & WA, and to countries of: Bahrain, Egypt, Slovakia, France, Spain, Italy, Norway, Singapore, New Zealand, Germany, Australia, Republic Korea, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland & United Kingdom.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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