Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2014-04-25
Date Terminated2015-04-16
Product Quantity19 units
Reason for Recall
The keyboard and monitor may not be properly secured to the monitor arm.
Firm Action
Siemen's Healthcare Diagnostics sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated April 25, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to complete and return teh Field Correction Effectiveness Check form attached to the letter within 30 days by fax to 302-631-7597.
Inspect the monitor, keyboard and bracket assembly. If the screw and washer assembly is secure as shown in Figure 1, the monitor and keyboard assembly is safe to use.
After making adjustments or repositioning the monitor, keyboard and bracket assembly, inspect the screw adn washer to ensure it is ssecure as shown in Figure 1.
If there is a gap between the underside of the monitor support bracket and cylindrical
mounting feature as shown in Figure 2, contact your Siemens technical support
representative to schedule a service visit as soon as possible. Front load and manage samples directly on the connected instruments until your Siemens technical support representative addresses the issue.
Customers were instructed to retain the letter with their laboratory records, and forward the letter to those who may have received the affected product.
Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Siemens Customer Care Center or their local Siemens technical support representative.
For questions regarding this recall call 877-229-3711.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA including Iowa and New York and Internationally to Canada, Chile, France, India, Italy, Malaysia, Peru, Korea, and the United Kingdom.
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.