The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1388-2021·Announced 2021-04-21

Siemens ADVIA 2120 Autosampler Recalled for Sample Identification Mismatch

Siemens is recalling ADVIA 2120 Autosamplers due to a potential sample identification mismatch with 14-character barcodes.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Devices): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product (medical device) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. is recalling the ADVIA 2120 REFURB SAA AUTOSAMPLER (SMN 10374453) - US, an automated hematology analyzer. The recall affects units running Software Versions 6.10 and 6.11.

The recall is issued because of a potential Sample Identification (SID) mismatch with 14-character barcodes. This issue could lead to incorrect sample identification.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and numerous other countries. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. is the recalling firm.

The recalled product

Product
ADVIA 2120 REFURB SAA AUTOSAMPLER (SMN 10374453) - US, automated hematology analyzer -automated hematology analyzer Software Versions 6.10 and 6.11
Affected units
1

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 Versions 6.10 and 6.11 UDI: 00630414581972

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 20 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.

See all 20 products in this recall →

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