Z-0124-2022Class II
Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer, SMN 11066001
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. / initiated 2021-09-28 / Open, Classified
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc began a recall of Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer, SMN 11066001 on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Ancillary reagent packs used on Atellica IM 1300 and Atellica IM 1600 analyzers may overflow when pierced while on an analyzer located at an altitude of greater than 350m (1148ft) above sea level. As a result, customers...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0124-2022
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
- Product
- Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer, SMN 11066001
- Product code
- JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
- Reason for recall
- Ancillary reagent packs used on Atellica IM 1300 and Atellica IM 1600 analyzers may overflow when pierced while on an analyzer located at an altitude of greater than 350m (1148ft) above sea level. As a result, customers at these altitudes may observe an increased number of Reagent Volume Check Errors.
- FDA root cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Action
- On September 27, 2021, the firm initiated notifications to affected customers. Customer distribution included all customers located in a city at an altitude of 350 meters (1148 feet) or higher. Customers were informed that Ancillary reagent packs used on Atellica IM 1300 and Atellica IM 1600 analyzers may overflow when pierced while on an analyzer located at an altitude of greater than 350 (m) or 1148 (ft) above sea level. The letters provide directions for mitigating the potential for leakage. If you have any questions, contact your local Siemens Healthineers technical support representative.
- Quantity in commerce
- 1193
- Distribution
- Domestic distribution to AZ CA CO GA ID KS MO MT NC NE NM NV OH OK OR PA TN TX UT VA WA WI WY. Foreign distribution worldwide.
- Product codes and lots
- All units
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0124-2022 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-0125-2022 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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