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CentraLink Data Management System Software Versions: v13x,v14x,v15x The CentraLink system software is a network solution provider and multi-system data manager for the instruments and lab automation systems (LAS) within the lab. The CentraLink software consolidates data from all connected instruments so that an operator can review and edit patient and quality control results from a single location. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has determined that there is a remote possibility CentraLink may download an order to the ADVIA Automation System without specifying the sample type.

FDA Recall Z-1204-2017 · Posted None

Recalling FirmSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJQP
Date Initiated2016-11-29
Date Terminated2018-06-07
Product Quantity3,893 units

Reason for Recall

There is a remote possibility CentraLink may download an order to the ADVIA Automation System without specifying the sample type. This can occur when an order is received from the LIS without a sample type, requiring that the sample type be set in CentraLink based on the sample type of the test in the order.

Firm Action

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction Notice dated November 29, 2016, to all affected customers within the USA, and and issued notices titled "Urgent Field Safety Notices" to their international customers. Effectiveness Check Forms were also sent to the affected customers. Siemens recommends the LIS specify the sample type in the work order. The CentraLink system is designed to operate in an environment in which the sample type is specified in the work order that is downloaded from the LIS. A Siemens Technical Support Representative will contact affected customers to review your CentraLink configuration. If your LIS does not include sample type information in the sample orders downloaded to CentraLink and Pre-Tests assigned by sample type are configured on the ADVIA Automation System your representative will update your configuration. Complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check Form attached to the letter within 30 days. Please retain this letter with your laboratory records and forward this letter to those who may have received this product. If you have any questions, please contact your Siemens Customer Care Center or your local Siemens Technical Support Representative. For further questions, please call (914) 631-8000.

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) to the states of : AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA and WV; and to the country of Canada and others.

Official Source

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

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