IMMULITE 2000; IMMULITE 2000XPi; VersaCell The IMMULITE 2000 systems are continuous random-access instruments...
Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics began a recall of IMMULITE 2000; IMMULITE 2000XPi; VersaCell The IMMULITE 2000 systems are continuous random-access instruments that perform chemiluminescent immunoassays. These... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "There is a potential for incorrect results to be reported from processing of a sample tube". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1316-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
- Product
- IMMULITE 2000; IMMULITE 2000XPi; VersaCell The IMMULITE 2000 systems are continuous random-access instruments that perform chemiluminescent immunoassays. These instruments use serum, plasma, or urine samples for in vitro diagnostic testing. The VersaCell system is a robotic sample-moving device that supports an interface to a number of laboratory analysis systems, such as the IMMULITE 2000
- Product code
- JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
- Reason for recall
- There is a potential for incorrect results to be reported from processing of a sample tube.
- Root cause tag
- design
- FDA root cause
- Device Design
- Action
- Siemens sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated February 3, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The customers was told how to correct the issue if it has occurred, and how to prevent the issue from occurring. The completed form should be faxed to (302) 631-7597. Any questions can be directed to Siemens Technical Support Representative. Siemens plans to implement a correction at a later time.
- Quantity in commerce
- 1006 units
- Distribution
- Nationwide and Foreign Distribution.
- Product codes and lots
- IMMULITE 2000: 10380062, 10380061,10380079, 10380065, 10360210, 10283632 IMMULITE 2000XPi: P010053/S007; 10373214 VersaCell: 10380063, 10389945, 10380064, 10287115, 10793839
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1316-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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