MicroScan WalkAway-40 plus Instrument and MicroScan Walkaway-96 plus instrument access door hinge. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. in vitro diagnostic
Reported: July 9, 2014 Initiated: June 2, 2014 #Z-1990-2014
Product Description
MicroScan WalkAway-40 plus Instrument and MicroScan Walkaway-96 plus instrument access door hinge. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. in vitro diagnostic
Reason for Recall
Springs contained in the access door hinge assembly on the Walk Away Plus instruments are becoming detached causing premature failure of the hinge assembly and a potential safety issue for the customers.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
- Units Affected
- WA40: 560 US, 131 OUS, 9 already repaired; WA96: 81 US, 189 OUS, 57 repaired.
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Algeria Argentina Brazil Canada China Chile Columbia France Indonesia Libya Georgia Germany India Italy Japan Kazakhstan Lithuania Oman Pakistan Peru Poland Portugal Republic of Korea Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Spain Turkey.
- Location
- West Sacramento, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
MicroScan WalkAway-40 plus Instrument and MicroScan Walkaway-96 plus instrument access door hinge. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. in vitro diagnostic. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: WA40: 560 US, 131 OUS, 9 already repaired; WA96: 81 US, 189 OUS, 57 repaired..
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Springs contained in the access door hinge assembly on the Walk Away Plus instruments are becoming detached causing premature failure of the hinge assembly and a potential safety issue for the customers.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 9, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1990-2014.
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