Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2525-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. |
| Report date | Aug 17, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 22, 2016 |
| Quantity | 977 units |
| Location | Norwood, MA, United States |
Official product description
Stratus CS STAT Fluorometric Analyzer-microprocessor-controlled instrument that measures certain analytes in body fluids for in vitro diagnostic use. Assays include ~hCG, CRP, CKMB, cTNI, D-Dimer, Myoglobin, and pBNP. SMN: 10444834, 10453531
Why the product was recalled
Software defect, where either an Above Assay Range or an inaccurate value could potentially be reported, in the Stratus CS Acute Care Diagnostics System regarding TestPak calibration and quality control (QC) status when a TestPak is due to expire within 48 hours.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, U.A.E., Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bosnia Herzeg., Botswana, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Libya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Namibia, P.R. China, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, U.A.E., and 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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