BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    ADVIA Centaur XPT System Software Versions V1.0.1, V1.0.2, V1.0.3, V1.1 and V1.2. The ADVIA Centaur XPT System is a stand-alone, continuous operation, immunochemistry analyzer that performs the following functions: aspirates and dispenses samples; Performs dilutions; Adds reagents; Incubates reaction vessels; Separates solid and liquid wastes; Measures photon emissions; Performs data reduction; Collects and maintains patient demographics and results.

    Recall: Z-1537-2017 · Initiated February 2, 2017

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1537-2017
    Event Number
    76485
    Firm
    Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
    FEI Number
    2432235
    Product Code
    JJE
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Under Investigation by firm
    Initiated
    February 2, 2017
    Posted
    February 23, 2017
    Terminated
    June 22, 2018
    Address
    511 Benedict Ave, Tarrytown, NY, 10591-5005

    Description

    ADVIA Centaur XPT System Software Versions V1.0.1, V1.0.2, V1.0.3, V1.1 and V1.2. The ADVIA Centaur XPT System is a stand-alone, continuous operation, immunochemistry analyzer that performs the following functions: aspirates and dispenses samples; Performs dilutions; Adds reagents; Incubates reaction vessels; Separates solid and liquid wastes; Measures photon emissions; Performs data reduction; Collects and maintains patient demographics and results.

    Reason

    Multiple software issues, which may affect the operation and workflow of the system. Potential for an apparent delay to testing when these issues occur. The software issues affecting the analyzer may impact all analytes available on the ADVIA Centaur XPT System test menu.

    Action

    Siemens sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter ( UMDC) dated February 2, 2017. An Urgent Field Safety Notice letter ( UFSN) dated February 2017, was also sent to foreign customers. Customers must follow instructions in the UMDC and UFSN letters. For questions, please contact your Siemens Customer Care Center or your local Siemens Technical Support Representative. For further questions, please call (312) 275-7795.

    Distribution

    Worldwide distribution - US Distribution to the states of : NH, MD, MS, MN, IL, TX, CA and WA, and to the countries of : Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, P.R. China, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, U.A.E., United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican City, and Vietnam.

    Quantity

    US: 17 units; Foreign: 712 units