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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer - multi-component system for in vitro diagnostic testing of clinical specimens SMN 11066001

Reported: July 14, 2021 Initiated: May 13, 2021 #Z-2027-2021

Product Description

Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer - multi-component system for in vitro diagnostic testing of clinical specimens SMN 11066001

Reason for Recall

Valves used on the Atellica CH 930, Atellica IM 1300 and Atellica IM 1600 analyzers may develop a malfunction due to a manufacturing defect and may result in the valve wearing and leaking over time. The leaking is a risk in valves subject to high pressure or high wear and may impact the result accuracy of any assay.

Details

Units Affected
US: 233 OUS: 233
Distribution
Nationwide Foreign: Country Name Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Burkina Faso Canada Chile Colombia Croatia Cura¿ao Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary India Indonesia Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Japan Kenya Kuwait Latvia Libya Lithuania Malaysia Mexico Morocco Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman P.R. China Pakistan Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Republic Korea Romania Russian Fed. Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey U.A.E. Uganda Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay Vatikancity Vietnam
Location
Tarrytown, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer - multi-component system for in vitro diagnostic testing of clinical specimens SMN 11066001. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: US: 233 OUS: 233.
Why was this product recalled?
Valves used on the Atellica CH 930, Atellica IM 1300 and Atellica IM 1600 analyzers may develop a malfunction due to a manufacturing defect and may result in the valve wearing and leaking over time. The leaking is a risk in valves subject to high pressure or high wear and may impact the result accuracy of any assay.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 14, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2027-2021.