FDA Recall Terminated

Siemens syngo(R) Lab Data Manager. The syngo(R) Lab Data Manager is classified as a data calculator and processing module for use with In-vitro diagnostic devices. It also provides work flow management as well as remote instrument control to multiple interfaced instruments

Recall: Z-2173-2012 · Initiated June 7, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2173-2012
Event Number
62403
Firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FEI Number
2517506
Product Code
NSX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design (manufacturing process)
Initiated
June 7, 2012
Posted
August 9, 2012
Terminated
April 1, 2014
Address
500 GBC Drive PO BOX 6101, Mailstop 514, Newark, DE, 19714-6101

Description

Siemens syngo(R) Lab Data Manager. The syngo(R) Lab Data Manager is classified as a data calculator and processing module for use with In-vitro diagnostic devices. It also provides work flow management as well as remote instrument control to multiple interfaced instruments

Reason

The recalling firm has discovered that when using a Sysmex(R) CA-7000 or CA-1500 coagulation analyzer with the syngo Lab Data Manager (LDM), there is a potential for the syngo LDM system, to display and transmit to the LIS an incorrect result following the syngo LDM's application of the configured result number format. The problem is encountered when the result number format configured on the Sys

Action

Siemens Healtcare Diagnostics sent a Urgent Field Safety Notice dated June 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were advised to discuss the contents of this letter with your Laboratory Director regarding the need to review any previous test results. If you have any technical questions or concerns, please contact the Seimens Technical Solutions Center at 1-800-441-9250, for further assistance.

Distribution

USA (nationwide) including the states of AZ, CA, MS, MO, NJ, NC, OH, OR, PA, and TX.

Quantity

15