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FDA Devices recall · Reported September 24, 2014

ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay System, Catalog Numbers/Siemens Material Numbers (SMN) 10285219, 10316507, 10317207, 10317284, 10319668, 10320757, 10323213, 10324519, 10327135, 10327836, 10328940, 10329339, 10336292, 10338631, 10364455, 10388696, 10471899 --- For in vitro diagnostic use This immunoassay system is intended for professional use in a laboratory environment only. Tests performed using this system are intended for in vitro diagnostic use.

The firm is conducting a field correction for the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay systems, regarding manually loaded sample racks that are improperly loaded or push…

Recall #
Z-2663-2014
Affected scope
10,515 (Domestic: 2771; Foreign: 7744) in total
Initiated
August 13, 2014
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Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics recalled ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay System, Catalog Numbers/Siemens Material Numbers (SMN) 10285… - a moderate-severity action.

ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay System, Catalog Numbers/Siemens Material Numbers (SMN) 10285… was recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics in September 24, 2014. Reason: The firm is conducting a field correction for the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay systems, reg…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2663-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The firm is conducting a field correction for the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay systems, reg….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
September 24, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2663-2014 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

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.

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Product description

ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay System, Catalog Numbers/Siemens Material Numbers (SMN) 10285219, 10316507, 10317207, 10317284, 10319668, 10320757, 10323213, 10324519, 10327135, 10327836, 10328940, 10329339, 10336292, 10338631, 10364455, 10388696, 10471899 --- For in vitro diagnostic use This immunoassay system is intended for professional use in a laboratory environment only. Tests performed using this system are intended for in vitro diagnostic use.

Reason for recall

The firm is conducting a field correction for the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay systems, regarding manually loaded sample racks that are improperly loaded or pushed too far on the sample entry queue during normal operation of the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay systems. Pushing the sample racks may cause misreads of Sample IDs (SID) if the sample rack loading instructions are not followed exactly as described in the ADVIA Centaur or ADVIA Centaur XP Operators Guide.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-2663-2014
Date reported September 24, 2014
Date initiated August 13, 2014
Recalling firm Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Firm location Tarrytown, NY
Affected scope 10,515 (Domestic: 2771; Foreign: 7744) in total
Distribution Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belgrade, Brazil, Botswana, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Fi…

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay System, Catalog Numbers/Siemens Material Numbers (SMN) 10285219, 10316507, 10317207, 10317284, 10319668, 10320757, 10323213, 10324519, 10327135, 10327836, 10328940, 10329339, 10336292, 10338631, 10364455, 10388696, 10471899 --- For in vitro diagnostic use This immunoassay system is intended for professional use in a laboratory environment only. Tests performed using this system are intended for in vitro diagnostic use.. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics. Units affected: 10,515 (Domestic: 2771; Foreign: 7744) in total.
Why was this product recalled?
The firm is conducting a field correction for the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay systems, regarding manually loaded sample racks that are improperly loaded or pushed too far on the sample entry queue during normal operation of the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay systems. Pushing the sample racks may cause misreads of Sample IDs (SID) if the sample rack loading instructions are not followed exactly as described in the ADVIA Centaur or ADVIA Centaur XP Operators Guide.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 24, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2663-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belgrade, Brazil, Botswana, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Great Britain, Hungary, Indonesia, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kazakstan, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Myanmar, New Caledonia, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Pakistan, French Polynesia, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, and Zimbabwe..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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