BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Analyst MD Version 1.6.1 and 1.6.2 Software used with the following instruments: API 3200MD" LC/MS/MS System, Instrument Part Number: 5024501; 3200MD QTRAP LC/MS/MS System, Instrument Part Number: 5024500; Triple Quad" 4500MD LC/MS/MS System, Instrument Part Number: 5031257; QTRAP 4500MD LC/MS/MS System, Instrument Part Number: 5031231 3200MD series and 4500MD series are mass spectrometers intended to identify inorganic or organic compounds (e.g., lead, mercury, and drugs) in human specimens by ionizing the compound under investigation and separating the resulting ions by means of an electrical and magnetic field according to their mass. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic purposes. For in vitro diagnostic use.

    Recall: Z-1586-2016 · Initiated February 24, 2016

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1586-2016
    Event Number
    73433
    Firm
    Ab Sciex
    FEI Number
    3008935545
    Product Code
    DOP
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Software design
    Initiated
    February 24, 2016
    Posted
    April 29, 2016
    Terminated
    February 6, 2017
    Address
    500 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA, 01701-4574

    Description

    Analyst MD Version 1.6.1 and 1.6.2 Software used with the following instruments: API 3200MD" LC/MS/MS System, Instrument Part Number: 5024501; 3200MD QTRAP LC/MS/MS System, Instrument Part Number: 5024500; Triple Quad" 4500MD LC/MS/MS System, Instrument Part Number: 5031257; QTRAP 4500MD LC/MS/MS System, Instrument Part Number: 5031231 3200MD series and 4500MD series are mass spectrometers intended to identify inorganic or organic compounds (e.g., lead, mercury, and drugs) in human specimens by ionizing the compound under investigation and separating the resulting ions by means of an electrical and magnetic field according to their mass. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic purposes. For in vitro diagnostic use.

    Reason

    Wrong quantitative results may be displayed in a report from the device, which may potentially lead to an incorrect patient diagnosis.

    Action

    Sciex sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated February 29, 2016, to all affected US customers via Fedex on March 2, 2016. International customers were notified beginning on March 3, 2016. The letter informed customers of the issue and requests that they take temporary steps to eliminate the potential for erroneous events. In addition, a software update is in development and is expected to be available in approximately 4 weeks. Customers with questions were instructed to contact SCIEX at 1-289-982-2531.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) and Internationally to the following countries: AUSTRIA CANADA CHINA FRANCE GERMANY INDIA IRELAND ITALY KOREA MALAYSIA NETHERLANDS NORWAY RUSSIA SINGAPORE SPAIN SWITZERLAND UNITED KINGDOM

    Quantity

    279