ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0863-2021 · JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

Atellica IM 1600 Analyzer - In vitro diagnostic testing of clinical specimens. Product Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11066000 - Product Usage: intended for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of various body fluids, using photometric, turbidimetric, chemiluminescent, and integrated ion selective electrode technology for clinical use.

DateDec 2, 2020
StatusTerminated
ReasonMultiple issues in Software v1.23.2 and lower-may lead to the reporting of discrepant patient results
Root causeUnder Investigation by firm
ActionSiemens has issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter (UMDC ASW21-02.A.US) and Urgent Field Safety Notice, (UFSN ASW21-02.A.OUS) to all affected Customers stating reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Software version 1.24.x correcting the issues will be released when available and all systems will be updated. The following actions must be taken until your system has been updated to software version 1.24 or higher which resolves the issues listed below. Siemens Healthineers will notify you when an updated software version is available. Issue Number 1: Patient sample may
Quantity1588 units
DistributionWorldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cura¿ao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France,
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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