—#147129

Product

ADVIA Centaur XPT system software versions V1.0.1 (Bundle 1.0.912 SMN 10819704), V1.0.2 (Bundle 1.0.1086 SMN 11219806), V1.0.3 (Bundle 1.0.1108 SMN 11220781) and V1.1 (Bundle 1.1.243 SMN 11221979). Product Usage: This system is intended for professional use in a laboratory environment only. Tests performed using this system are intended for in vitro diagnostic use. As with all diagnostic tests, a definitive clinical diagnosis should not be based on the results of a single test, but should only be made by the physician after all clinical and laboratory findings have been evaluated.

FDA product code: JLW — Radioimmunoassay, Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers: K141999
Affected lot / code info: none

Why it was recalled

Eight (8) issues were identified which may affect the results generated by the system software version.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

On May 26, 2016, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. distributed an Urgent Medical Device Correction notices to their customers via courier service. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers are advised to complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check form within 30 days via fax to (312) 275-7795. For questions contact your local Siemens technical support representative.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of MD, MN, MS and the countries of Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, P.R. China, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, U.A.E, United Kingdom & Vietnam.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2016-05-26
Terminated: 2018-06-07
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #147129. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.