FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#93768

Product

EasyLink Informatics Systems QCFIRST Custom Rule The EasyLink Informatics System is classified as a data calculator and processing module for use with In-vitro diagnostic devices. The EasyLink is included with the Dimension Vista System (K051087), and may be used with other Siemens analyzers, as a communications and connectivity workstation for integration with laboratory information system (LIS) networks.

FDA product code
JJEAnalyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers
K051087
Affected lot / code info
Part # 1000034805

Why it was recalled

the EasyLink QCFIRST custom rule does not operate as intended.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated July 2010 to all customers that have the EasyLink QCFIRST custom rule installed. This Urgent Field Safety Notice included information on the problem and confirmed that a Siemens representative would contact them to facilitate the removal of the rule from the EasyLink System. For questions contact the Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Technical Solution Center at 1-800-441-9250.

Recalling firm

Firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Address
500 GBC Drive PO BOX 6101, Mailstop 514, Newark, Delaware 19714-6101

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WY and the country of Canada.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2010-07-23
Posted by FDA
2010-10-21
Terminated
2013-03-19
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #93768. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.