Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1990-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

MicroScan WalkAway-40 plus Instrument and MicroScan Walkaway-96 plus instrument access door hinge. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. in vitro diagnostic

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 2, 2014

Date Posted: July 9, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1990-2014

Event ID: 68524

Reason for Recall:

Springs contained in the access door hinge assembly on the Walk Away Plus instruments are becoming detached causing premature failure of the hinge assembly and a potential safety issue for the customers.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: WA40: 560 US, 131 OUS, 9 already repaired; WA96: 81 US, 189 OUS, 57 repaired.

Code Information:

WalkAway 40 - Material number: 10444853; catalog number: B1018-283; WalkAway 96 - Material number: 1044854, Catalog number B1018-284.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Algeria Argentina Brazil Canada China Chile Columbia France Indonesia Libya Georgia Germany India Italy Japan Kazakhstan Lithuania Oman Pakistan Peru Poland Portugal Republic of Korea Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Spain Turkey.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated