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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0782-2019·Announced 2019-02-06

Siemens Atellica Analyzer Software Recall for Multiple System Issues

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling Atellica analyzer software versions 1.14.2 and lower due to multiple identified issues affecting in vitro diagnostic testing.

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 involves a medical device with 'multiple issues' identified in the software, representing a risk-of-harm product where specific injury or illness has not yet been reported in the source text, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. is recalling the Atellica Solution System software, specifically versions 1.14.2 and lower. The recall involves the Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer, Atellica IM 1600 Analyzer, Atellica CH 930 Analyzer, and Atellica Sample Handler Prime. These devices are used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of various body fluids for clinical use.

The recall was initiated because multiple issues were identified in the software. The source text does not specify the exact nature of these software defects or the specific clinical consequences they may cause. The recall covers 490 units distributed worldwide, including the United States and numerous international locations such as Australia, Canada, and various European and Asian countries.

Healthcare facilities and laboratories using these systems should contact Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics for instructions on how to resolve the software issues. The source text does not provide specific consumer action steps beyond the general recall notification.

The recalled product

Product
Atellica CH 930 Analyzer. In vitro diagnostic testing of clinical specimens Siemens Material Number (SMN): 1 067000 - Product Usage: The Atellica Solution is a multi-component system for in vitro diagnostic testing of clinical specimens. The system is intended for the qualitat
Affected units
490

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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