FDA Devices recall · Reported July 3, 2013
The Centricity Laboratory System is intended to be an information system designed to support the clinical and administrative activities associated with the provision and utilization of clinical laboratory services and facilities, e.g., the storing and delivering of analytical results. It is a specially designed data program application (software), which is supplied for installation in existing mainframe or decentralized computers or a computer network. This software system will not be the softwa
If environment variables MICRO_CORRECT_MSG_TYPE and CORRECT_MSG_TYPE are set to different values, in Microbiology result entry when released results (Final Report released) are …
Ge Healthcare It recalled The Centricity Laboratory System is intended to be an information system designed to supp… - a moderate-severity action.
The Centricity Laboratory System is intended to be an information system designed to supp… was recalled by Ge Healthcare It in July 3, 2013. Reason: If environment variables MICRO_CORRECT_MSG_TYPE and CORRECT_MSG_TYPE are set to different values, in Microb…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1585-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ge Healthcare It issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-If environment variables MICRO_CORRECT_MSG_TYPE and CORRECT_MSG_TYPE are set to different values, in Microb….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 9 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- July 3, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1585-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Product description
The Centricity Laboratory System is intended to be an information system designed to support the clinical and administrative activities associated with the provision and utilization of clinical laboratory services and facilities, e.g., the storing and delivering of analytical results. It is a specially designed data program application (software), which is supplied for installation in existing mainframe or decentralized computers or a computer network. This software system will not be the software directly used to run, steer, or control any specific laboratory analyzer or equipment. It is intended for use in laboratory facilities, including a central laboratory or in a multiple laboratory environment servicing satellite laboratories, reference laboratories, clinics, etc. Centricity Laboratory System is not intended for direct patient contact.
Reason for recall
If environment variables MICRO_CORRECT_MSG_TYPE and CORRECT_MSG_TYPE are set to different values, in Microbiology result entry when released results (Final Report released) are changed and the Corrected Result messages are edited on the free-text form, some of the originally entered panel free-text is lost. For this issue to occur the original result must be amended and the environmental variabl
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1585-2013 |
| Date reported | July 3, 2013 |
| Date initiated | November 20, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Ge Healthcare It |
| Firm location | Barrington, IL |
| Affected scope | 9 Units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution including the states of OH, NY, GA, TX, TN and MN and the countries of Australia, Qatar and England |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
- Check the recall number (Z-1585-2013) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status with FDA Devices before acting, recall details can be updated.
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing
Drug and device notices outside this firm and state, matched by severity timing and product category.
Similar severity · nearest report date
Same archive severity grade (Moderate), closest by report date among other firms and states.
Similar Medical Devices · nearest report date
Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).
Compare this recall with GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis, Model No. VS… → · All Medical Devices recalls
Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026