Siemens ADVIA 2120 Autosampler Recall: Sample ID Mismatch Risk

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What happened, in plain English

Siemens Healthcare is recalling ADVIA 2120 Dual Aspirate Autosamplers with software versions 6.10 and 6.11. This recall is due to a potential sample identification mismatch with 14-character barcodes, which could lead to incorrect test results.

Why it’s dangerous

The software versions 6.10 and 6.11 may cause sample identification mismatches when using 14-character barcodes. This could result in incorrect test results if samples are misidentified during analysis.

Who’s affected

Laboratory users who operate the ADVIA 2120 Dual Aspirate Autosampler with software versions 6.10 or 6.11 are most at risk. This affects units with the unique device identifier (UDI) 00630414510309.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your ADVIA 2120 Dual Aspirate Autosampler has software versions 6.10 or 6.11. The unique device identifier (UDI) 00630414510309 identifies affected units.

Brand
Siemens Healthcare
Category
Medical device

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What to do — step by step

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Verify your autosampler's software version is 6.10 or 6.11 to determine if it is affected.

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Questions people ask

What is the specific software version that is affected?

Software versions 6.10 and 6.11 are affected.

How can I tell if my autosampler is affected?

Check for software versions 6.10 or 6.11 and the unique device identifier (UDI) 00630414510309.

What should I do if my autosampler is affected?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Siemens Healthcare for guidance.

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Subject: Recall Z-1387-2021 — Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare

Hello,

I own a Siemens Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1387-2021 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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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1387-2021 (March 5, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1387-2021 to see it in context.
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