ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1576-2023 ยท JPA System, Multipurpose For In Vitro Coagulation Studies

Diagnostica Stago, Inc.

STA Compact Automated Multi-Parametric Analyzer, Reference Numbers 58602 and 58612

DateMay 10, 2023 (initiated Mar 22, 2023)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonAn internal investigation identified a bug in this firmware version, resulting in the following:Intermittent shortened coagulation times and an increased frequency of occurrence of a technical error reported by the analyzer (error 13).
Root causeDevice Design
ActionCustomers were contacted via telephone and an URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notification letter beginning 3/22/23. Actions: Stago downgraded your firmware to the previous firmware version as a precaution. Your downgrade has already occurred. Consequently, the risk of this bug only existed during the time period shown above (i.e. from new firmware installation date to the downgrade date). As patient results are interpreted in association with other biological tests, we leave the decision to review previous patient results based on the complete clinical context to your discretion. Our Cu
Quantity2 analyers
DistributionUS Nationwide distribution in the states of IL, MA, MN, NE, TX, and WI.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K093167STA COMPACT AUTOMATED MULTI-PARAMETRIC ANALYZER
Diagnostica Stago, Inc., Dec 22, 2009