Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 27, 2021
Ancillary reagent packs used on Atellica IM 1300 and Atellica IM 1600 analyzers may overflow when pierced while on an analyzer located at an altitude of greater than 350m (1148ft)…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc recalled Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer, SMN 11066001 - a moderate-severity action.
Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer, SMN 11066001 was recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc in October 27, 2021. Reason: Ancillary reagent packs used on Atellica IM 1300 and Atellica IM 1600 analyzers may overflow when pierced whi…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0124-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Ancillary reagent packs used on Atellica IM 1300 and Atellica IM 1600 analyzers may overflow when pierced whi….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0124-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0124-2022) was formally reported on October 27, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 28, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of East Walpole, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 1193.
The documented reason for this recall is: Ancillary reagent packs used on Atellica IM 1300 and Atellica IM 1600 analyzers may overflow when pierced while on an analyzer located at an altitude of greater than 350m (1148ft) above sea level. As a result, customers… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Domestic distribution to AZ CA CO GA ID KS MO MT NC NE NM NV OH OK OR PA TN TX UT VA WA WI WY. Foreign distribution worldwide.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
1193
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer, SMN 11066001
Ancillary reagent packs used on Atellica IM 1300 and Atellica IM 1600 analyzers may overflow when pierced while on an analyzer located at an altitude of greater than 350m (1148ft) above sea level. As a result, customers at these altitudes may observe an increased number of Reagent Volume Check Errors.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0124-2022 |
| Date reported | October 27, 2021 |
| Date initiated | September 28, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc |
| Firm location | East Walpole, MA |
| Affected scope | 1193 |
| Distribution | Domestic distribution to AZ CA CO GA ID KS MO MT NC NE NM NV OH OK OR PA TN TX UT VA WA WI WY. Foreign distribution worldwide. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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