FDA Recall Terminated

syngo(R) Lab Data Manager and syngo(R) Lab Process Manager, all versions. This device 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-2305-2012 · Initiated May 29, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2305-2012
Event Number
62709
Firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FEI Number
2517506
Product Code
JQP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
May 29, 2012
Posted
August 31, 2012
Terminated
April 10, 2014
Address
500 GBC Drive PO BOX 6101, Mailstop 514, Newark, DE, 19714-6101

Description

syngo(R) Lab Data Manager and syngo(R) Lab Process Manager, all versions. This device 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

When using the syngo Quality Control package the system may not perform as intended for Multi-Rule QC violation [e.g., 2(2S), 4(1s) and 10x], unless configured using the instructions on page 2 of the recall notification. QC status may not be flagged appropriately. If auto-verification rules are defined to hold patient results when QC status is out, the patient results will not be held as expecte

Action

Siemens sent a Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated May, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The letter instructed the customers to re-set the Multi-Rule option and instructions are provided on how to do so. This recall notification also included a Field Safety Effectiveness check form to please fax to the Siemens Technical Solutions Center at 302-631-8467 BY June 15th.

Distribution

USA ( nationwide ) including the states of AZ, CA, FL, IL, KY, MD, MA, MN, MS, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TX, VA and WV.

Quantity

44