Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Date Initiated2021-09-28
Product Quantity1193
Reason for Recall
Ancillary reagent packs used on Atellica IM 1300 and Atellica IM 1600 analyzers may overflow when pierced while on an analyzer located at an altitude of greater than 350m (1148ft) above sea level. As a result, customers at these altitudes may observe an increased number of Reagent Volume Check Errors.
Firm Action
On September 27, 2021, the firm initiated notifications to affected customers. Customer distribution included all customers located in a city at an altitude of 350 meters (1148 feet) or higher.
Customers were informed that Ancillary reagent packs used on Atellica IM 1300 and Atellica IM 1600 analyzers may
overflow when pierced while on an analyzer located at an altitude of greater than 350
(m) or 1148 (ft) above sea level. The letters provide directions for mitigating the
potential for leakage.
If you have any questions, contact your local Siemens Healthineers technical support representative.
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
Domestic distribution to AZ
CA
CO
GA
ID
KS
MO
MT
NC
NE
NM
NV
OH
OK
OR
PA
TN
TX
UT
VA
WA
WI
WY.
Foreign distribution worldwide.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.