Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-2665-2014)

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:

Siemens CentraLink Data Management System, software version 14. The CentraLink system software is a network solution provider and multi-system data manager for the instruments and lab automation systems (LAS) within the lab.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 19, 2014

Date Posted: September 24, 2014

Recall Number: Z-2665-2014

Event ID: 69129

Reason for Recall:

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has identified a task scheduler issue with the CentraLink" Data Management System, software version 14. The issue may cause the software to stop executing commands, including uploading validated results to the LIS. The issue is related to an internal software timer that overflows after 24 days. Automated rules triggered by task schedulers or by actions in the CentraLink user interface may also be affected. As each customer configuration is unique, in addition to the delay in uploading of validated results, the specific consequences of discontinued command execution will vary.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 858

Code Information:

Catalog Numbers: 10810210, 10811596, 10814296, 10814298, 10814877, 10815474

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherland, New Zealand Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Zambia.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated