FDA Recall Terminated

IMMULITE 2000; IMMULITE 2000XPi; VersaCell The IMMULITE 2000 systems are continuous random-access instruments that perform chemiluminescent immunoassays. These instruments use serum, plasma, or urine samples for in vitro diagnostic testing. The VersaCell system is a robotic sample-moving device that supports an interface to a number of laboratory analysis systems, such as the IMMULITE 2000

Recall: Z-1316-2014 · Initiated February 3, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1316-2014
Event Number
67586
Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics
FEI Number
1000122204
Product Code
JJE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
February 3, 2014
Posted
April 2, 2014
Terminated
June 30, 2016
Address
62 Flanders-Bartley Rd, Flanders, NJ, 07836-4715

Description

IMMULITE 2000; IMMULITE 2000XPi; VersaCell The IMMULITE 2000 systems are continuous random-access instruments that perform chemiluminescent immunoassays. These instruments use serum, plasma, or urine samples for in vitro diagnostic testing. The VersaCell system is a robotic sample-moving device that supports an interface to a number of laboratory analysis systems, such as the IMMULITE 2000

Reason

There is a potential for incorrect results to be reported from processing of a sample tube.

Action

Siemens sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated February 3, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The customers was told how to correct the issue if it has occurred, and how to prevent the issue from occurring. The completed form should be faxed to (302) 631-7597. Any questions can be directed to Siemens Technical Support Representative. Siemens plans to implement a correction at a later time.

Distribution

Nationwide and Foreign Distribution.

Quantity

1006 units