Siemens Healthcare recalls Atellica CH 930 analyzers with photometer lamp (SMN 11075676) due to potential incorrect test results from saturation without flagging. Affected units have software version 1.24.0 SP1 or lower.
Photometer Lamp May Reach Saturation Without Flagging Results, may generate erroneously elevated or depressed patient results
Siemens is recalling Atellica CH 930 analyzers that may produce incorrect test results because the photometer lamp can reach saturation without warning. This could lead to inaccurate patient results if the device is used without proper alerts.
The photometer lamp in the Atellica CH 930 analyzer can reach saturation without the device flagging an error. This may cause test results to be too high or too low, potentially leading to incorrect patient diagnoses or treatments.
Healthcare facilities using the Atellica CH 930 analyzer with photometer lamp (SMN 11075676) and software version 1.24.0 SP1 or lower are most at risk. Patients receiving tests from these devices may get inaccurate results.
Check for the photometer lamp model number SMN 11075676 and software version 1.24.0 SP1 or lower on the device. Affected units were sold with Siemens Material Number 11067000.
Verify the software version on your Atellica CH 930 analyzer; affected units have version 1.24.0 SP1 or lower.
The photometer lamp may reach saturation without flagging results, causing test results to be too high or too low.
Check for photometer lamp model number SMN 11075676 and software version 1.24.0 SP1 or lower on your Atellica CH 930 analyzer.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Siemens Healthcare for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1870-2021 — Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare Hello, I own a Siemens Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1870-2021 from Siemens Healthcare. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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