Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-0191-2019)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Atellica Sample Handler Additional (SMN 11069004). The Atellica" Solution is a multi-component system for in vitro diagnostic testing of clinical specimens.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 29, 2018

Date Posted: October 24, 2018

Recall Number: Z-0191-2019

Event ID: 80774

Reason for Recall:

Atellica Solution system software (SW) version 1.13 and lower, five (5) behavioral issues were identified: 1. Reagent Lock may not work as intended with Primary Reagent ReadyPacks¿ and Ancillary Packs when more than one (1) lot of specific Reagent kits are loaded on the analyzer at the same time. 2. Sample barcodes may be incorrectly read 3. The Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer and Atellica IM 1600 Analyzer may not run CEA dilutions at 50x and 100x. The Analyzer may post a Sample Integrity Error when 50x or 100x dilutions are ordered for Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA). Dilution factors lower than 50x and neat samples are not affected by this behavior. 4. The Atellica CH 930 Analyzer may continue to display the default reporting units after the reporting units have been changed. 5. The Atellica CH 930 Analyzer may not display results for sample if certain assays are configured to auto-dilute results above or below the assay measuring interval.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 5

Code Information:

Software (SW) version 1.13 and lower

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Foreign: Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Croatia Czech Republic Denmark France Germany Greece Italy Japan Malaysia Mexico Netherlands Norway Poland Republic Korea Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland U.A.E. United Kingdom

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated