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FDA Devices recall · Reported September 7, 2016

Centricity Laboratory Core Lab System 4.1 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

The Centricity Laboratory removes free-text notes on a master panel when the user deletes the slave panel. The deletion of a slave panel will (auto slash) the corresponding test …

Recall #
Z-2671-2016
Affected scope
17
Initiated
November 20, 2012
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Ge Healthcare It recalled Centricity Laboratory Core Lab System 4.1 The Centricity Laboratory System is intended… - a moderate-severity action.

Centricity Laboratory Core Lab System 4.1 The Centricity Laboratory System is intended… was recalled by Ge Healthcare It in September 7, 2016. Reason: The Centricity Laboratory removes free-text notes on a master panel when the user deletes the slave panel. Th…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2671-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Ge Healthcare It issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The Centricity Laboratory removes free-text notes on a master panel when the user deletes the slave panel. Th….

Moderate
severity level
17 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
September 7, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2671-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2671-2016) was formally reported on September 7, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 20, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ge Healthcare It is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Barrington, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 17.

The documented reason for this recall is: The Centricity Laboratory removes free-text notes on a master panel when the user deletes the slave panel. The deletion of a slave panel will (auto slash) the corresponding test (item) results on the master panel. Addi… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to GA, OH, NY, TX, TN ,MN and Internationally to India, Australia, Canada, England, Qatar, and Scotland.. 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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

17

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Centricity Laboratory Core Lab System 4.1 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.

Reason for recall

The Centricity Laboratory removes free-text notes on a master panel when the user deletes the slave panel. The deletion of a slave panel will (auto slash) the corresponding test (item) results on the master panel. Additionally, the displayed and HL7 results show neither the appropriate abnormal flag value nor the reference range values, when using large_num.g >7 to report numeric results.

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-2671-2016
Date reported September 7, 2016
Date initiated November 20, 2012
Recalling firm Ge Healthcare It
Firm location Barrington, IL
Affected scope 17
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to GA, OH, NY, TX, TN ,MN and Internationally to India, Australia, Canada, England, Qatar, and Scotland.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

17 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-2671-2016) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • 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?
Centricity Laboratory Core Lab System 4.1 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.. Recalled by Ge Healthcare It. Units affected: 17.
Why was this product recalled?
The Centricity Laboratory removes free-text notes on a master panel when the user deletes the slave panel. The deletion of a slave panel will (auto slash) the corresponding test (item) results on the master panel. Additionally, the displayed and HL7 results show neither the appropriate abnormal flag value nor the reference range values, when using large_num.g >7 to report numeric results.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 7, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2671-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to GA, OH, NY, TX, TN ,MN and Internationally to India, Australia, Canada, England, Qatar, and Scotland..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2671-2016) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported September 7, 2016. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.