—#137451

Product

CentraLink" Data Management System; software is a network solution provider and multi-system data manager for the instruments and lab automation systems (LAS) within the lab. The CentraLink software consolidates data from all connected instruments so that an operator can review and edit patient and quality control results from a single location.

FDA product code: JQP — Calculator/Data Processing Module, For Clinical Use
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Clinical Chemistry
Affected lot / code info: Product: Siemens CentraLink Data Management System, v14.0.5 Material Number (SMN)10811741, 10811742, 10811743, 10814298, 10814877, 10814880,10814881, Product: CentraLink Data Management System, v14.0.8 Material Number (SMN)10815474, 10816519, 10816520, 10816521, 10816522, 10816523, 10816524, 10817180, 10817181

Why it was recalled

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has determined that the sample query function that includes Instrument or Instrument Group as search criteria may not return all samples from the Dimension Vista systems if onboard aliquot support rules are configured in the CentraLink system.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Siemens sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated May 19, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Actions to be Taken by the Customer When using any of the CentraLink sample queries, do not select Instrument or Instrument Group criteria for Dimension Vista 500 or Dimension Vista 1500. This would also include any preconfigured queries, commands or tool bar buttons that may use these criteria. Your local Siemens service provider will be contacting you to verify and/or update the configuration of your CentraLink system. Please retain this letter with your laboratory records, and forward this letter to those who may have received this product. We apologize for the inconvenience this situation may cause. If you have any questions, please contact your Siemens Customer Care Center or your local Siemens technical support representative. For further questions please call (800) 441-9250.

Recalling firm

Firm: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Address: 500 Gbc Dr PO BOX 6101, Ms 514, Newark, Delaware 19702-2466

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide Distribution and to the countries of : Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2015-05-19
Posted by FDA: 2015-07-02
Terminated: 2018-04-27
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #137451. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.