Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2014-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. |
| Report date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | May 18, 2021 |
| Quantity | 842 units |
| Location | Tarrytown, NY, United States |
Official product description
The ADVIA Chemistry XPT Chemistry System, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10723034, is an automated, clinical chemistry analyzer that runs tests on serum, plasma, urine, or cerebral spinal fluid in random access and batch modes. Tests performed using this system are intended for in vitro diagnostic use.
Why the product was recalled
ADVIA Chemistry System and Software Versions (V1.4 SMN 11314625 and V1.4 China SMN 11316885) may not be aligned with customer expectations for the current default mixer failure detection setting of 2; an erroneously elevated or depressed patient result to be reported without alert on the test result
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, CO, CT, FL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NY, OH, PA, TX and the countries of Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, P.R. China, Portugal, Republic Korea, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vietnam.
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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