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Z-1316-2014Class II

IMMULITE 2000; IMMULITE 2000XPi; VersaCell The IMMULITE 2000 systems are continuous random-access instruments...

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. / initiated 2014-02-03 / Terminated / root cause: design

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
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1316-2014
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1316-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated