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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0780-2019·Announced 2019-02-06

Siemens Recalls Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer Software Due to Multiple Issues

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling 217 Atellica IM 1300 Analyzers worldwide due to multiple issues identified in software version 1.14.2 and lower.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically corresponds to a High severity score (3) when no specific hospitalizations or severe injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. is recalling 217 units of the Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer. The recall covers the Atellica Solution System software in version 1.14.2 and lower. The affected products are intended for in vitro diagnostic testing of clinical specimens using photometric, turbidimetric, chemiluminescent, and integrated ion selective electrode technology.

The recall was initiated because multiple issues were identified in the software. The source text does not specify the exact nature of these software issues or the specific clinical consequences they may cause. The affected analyzers were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and numerous international markets such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Healthcare facilities and users of the Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer should contact Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics for instructions on how to address the software issues. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA, indicating that use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer. In vitro diagnostic testing of clinical specimens. Siemens Material Number (SMN): 1066001 - Product Usage: The Atellica Solution is a multi-component system for in vitro diagnostic testing of clinical specimens. The system is intended for the qualitati
Affected units
217

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Software in V 1.14.2 and lower.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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Same manufacturer · Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

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