—#145002

Product

ADVIA Centaur CP Immunoassay System, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10309710, IVD. --- CLASSIFICATION NAME: Immunoassay Analyzers. This system is intended for professional use in a laboratory environment only. Tests performed using this system are intended for in vitro diagnostic use.

FDA product code: JJE — Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers: K041133
Affected lot / code info: All serial numbers

Why it was recalled

The firm identified an issue in sample processing when using EZee-Nest Insert Cups due to two inaccuracies that exist in the ADVIA Centaur CP Operators Guide.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Use error

Action the firm took

Siemens sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated March 2016, to all affected customers. The letter was sent to the US customers via Fed Ex beginning on March 30, 2016., and were e-mailed dated March 20, 2016, to regional countries for implementation outside the US. Field service personnel were sent a support bulletin describing the issue and instructing them how to manage customer questions. " Complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check form attached to this letter within 30 days. " Please review this letter with your Medical Director. 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 (914) 524-2868.

Recalling firm

Firm: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Address: 511 Benedict Ave, Tarrytown, New York 10591-5005

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and to the countries of : Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Bosnia Herzeg., Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vietnam, Yemen.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2016-03-30
Posted by FDA: 2016-05-06
Terminated: 2017-03-29
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #145002. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.