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Terminated

Siemens ADVIA Chemistry Systems models 1200, 1650, 1800 and 2400 Product Usage: The ADVIA Chemistry Systems models 1200, 1650, 1800 and 2400 (also known as Clinical Chemistry Systems) are high throughput instruments which perform assays for general and specialty chemistries, methods for specific protein measurement, drugs-of-abuse testing and therapeutic drug monitoring.

FDA Recall Z-0940-2014 · Posted 2014-02-09

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJJE
Date Initiated2013-11-06
Date Terminated2015-08-10
Product Quantity3759

Reason for Recall

The ADVIA Chemistry software systems using certain software versions allows the system to automatically run assay calibrations and quality control (QC).

Firm Action

Siemens sent an Urgent Medical Device Correct letter, dated November 6, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to retain the recall notification letter with their laboratory records and forward to those who may have received the affected product.

Root Cause

Software design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution and USA Nationwide.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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