Siemens ADVIA 1200 and ADVIA 1650 Chemistry Systems. Automated, clinical chemistry analyzers t...

FDA Recall #Z-0800-2014 — Class II — December 17, 2013

Recall #Z-0800-2014 Date: December 17, 2013 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

Siemens ADVIA 1200 and ADVIA 1650 Chemistry Systems. Automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that can run tests on human serum, plasma, or urine.

Reason for Recall

An overflow flag //// is displayed in the result column for a test when the algorithm for the test cannot calculate a result or when the concentration cannot be determined because it is outside the absorbance limits, and it is possible for the user to misinterpret or edit the result.

Recalling Firm

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. — Newark, DE

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

1563

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution. USA nationwide and the country of Canada.

Code Information

ADVIA 1200 with software versions: V2.00 and V2.01 ADVIA 1650 with software versions V3.52 and V4.01

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated