PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ADVIA Centaur XPT System Software Versions V1.0.1, V1.0.2, V1.0.3, V1.1 and V1.2. The ADVIA Centaur XPT System is a stand-alone, continuous operation, immunochemistry analyzer that performs the following functions: aspirates and dispenses samples; Performs dilutions; Adds reagents; Incubates reaction vessels; Separates solid and liquid wastes; Measures photon emissions; Performs data reduction; Collects and maintains patient demographics and results.

Reported: March 29, 2017 Initiated: February 2, 2017 #Z-1537-2017

Product Description

ADVIA Centaur XPT System Software Versions V1.0.1, V1.0.2, V1.0.3, V1.1 and V1.2. The ADVIA Centaur XPT System is a stand-alone, continuous operation, immunochemistry analyzer that performs the following functions: aspirates and dispenses samples; Performs dilutions; Adds reagents; Incubates reaction vessels; Separates solid and liquid wastes; Measures photon emissions; Performs data reduction; Collects and maintains patient demographics and results.

Reason for Recall

Multiple software issues, which may affect the operation and workflow of the system. Potential for an apparent delay to testing when these issues occur. The software issues affecting the analyzer may impact all analytes available on the ADVIA Centaur XPT System test menu.

Details

Units Affected
US: 17 units; Foreign: 712 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Distribution to the states of : NH, MD, MS, MN, IL, TX, CA and WA, and to the countries of : Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, P.R. China, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, U.A.E., United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican City, and Vietnam.
Location
Tarrytown, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ADVIA Centaur XPT System Software Versions V1.0.1, V1.0.2, V1.0.3, V1.1 and V1.2. The ADVIA Centaur XPT System is a stand-alone, continuous operation, immunochemistry analyzer that performs the following functions: aspirates and dispenses samples; Performs dilutions; Adds reagents; Incubates reaction vessels; Separates solid and liquid wastes; Measures photon emissions; Performs data reduction; Collects and maintains patient demographics and results.. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: US: 17 units; Foreign: 712 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Multiple software issues, which may affect the operation and workflow of the system. Potential for an apparent delay to testing when these issues occur. The software issues affecting the analyzer may impact all analytes available on the ADVIA Centaur XPT System test menu.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 29, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1537-2017.