The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1405-2021·Announced 2021-04-21

Siemens ADVIA 2120i Autosampler Recalled for Sample Identification Mismatch

Siemens Healthcare is recalling 674 ADVIA 2120i Dual Aspirate Autosamplers due to a potential sample identification mismatch with 14-character barcodes.

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 and 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 674 units of the ADVIA 2120i (RoHS) Dual Aspirate Autosampler (SMN 11219530) - OUS, automated hematology analyzer. The recall affects units running Software Versions 6.10 and 6.11. The issue involves a potential sample identification (SID) mismatch when using 14-character barcodes.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and in numerous other countries. The recall is classified as Class II by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Healthcare facilities and users of these devices should contact Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. for instructions on how to address the potential sample identification mismatch.

The recalled product

Product
ADVIA 2120i (RoHS) Dual Aspirate Autosampler (SMN 11219530) - OUS, automated hematology analyzer Software Versions 6.10 and 6.11
Affected units
674

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

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.

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Same manufacturer · Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

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