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Class II Recall

Atellica IM 1600 Analyzer - automated, immunoassay analyzer designed to perform in vitro diagnostic tests on clinical sp

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Atellica IM 1600 Analyzer - automated, immunoassay analyzer designed to perform by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Reason: Lots incompatible with Test Definition (TDef) Version 1.4, potentially lead to the generation of erroneous total T3 results.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1253-2022

Action Date

2022-06-15

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Atellica IM 1600 Analyzer - automated, immunoassay analyzer designed to perform in vitro diagnostic tests on clinical specimens Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11066000

Lot/Code Info: UDI: 00630414002026 All lots

Quantity Affected: 2,321

Reason for Recall

Lots incompatible with Test Definition (TDef) Version 1.4, potentially lead to the generation of erroneous total T3 results

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Albania, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Columbia, Croatia, Czech¿Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Russian¿Fed., Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, U.A.E., United Kingdom, Vietnam.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-04-13

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 178 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. has 166 FDA actions in our database, including 142 recalls and 24 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. have FDA actions?

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. has 166 FDA actions in our database, including 142 recalls and 24 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1253-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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