MicroScan Synergies Plus Negative Panels, 20 panels per box Medical device designed for use in determining quantitative and/or qualitative antimicrobial agent susceptibility and/or identification to the species level of colonies, grown on solid media, of rapidly growing aerobic and facultative anaerobic gram-negative bacteria. Catalog Nos. B1016-200, B1016-201, B1016-202, B1016-203, B1025-103, B1025-104, B1025-105, B1025-106, B1025-107, B1025-108, B1025-109, B1025-112, and B1027-101
FDA Recall Z-0541-2009 · Posted 2009-02-04
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Recalling FirmSiemens Microscan
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJWY
Date Initiated2008-07-31
Date Terminated2010-11-29
Product QuantityTotal of both Negative and Synergy: 569,375 boxes
Reason for Recall
Falsely lowered imipenem MICs may result, leading to major errors in results.
Firm Action
Consignees were notified on July 31, 2008 by letter (Urgent Device Correction) sent via FedEx overnight. International consignees were notified by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics associates in affected countries. The letter described the problem and provided users with safety instructions to follow until an update is provided. Contact Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. at 916-374-3075 for additional assistance.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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