Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-2437-2020)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2020.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

(1) CentraLink Data Management System software version 16.0.2 Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11313246 (2) CentraLink Data Management System software version 16.0.3 Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11314337 Product Usage: are clinical laboratory information modules which consolidate test orders and test results, provide test ordering and priority routing information to automation, apply rules to test orders and auto-verification rules for test results, and provide integrated management of quality control of test system.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 15, 2020

Date Posted: July 8, 2020

Recall Number: Z-2437-2020

Event ID: 85737

Reason for Recall:

Unexpected interface driver behavior identified (QC) Results May Be Assigned to an Incorrect Control Lot Number, and lead to the reporting of erroneous patient results if the QC failed but appeared to be passing and the issue is not detected during QC review

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 186 units

Code Information:

Software versions: CentraLink Data Management System software version 16.0.2 UDI: 00630414220635 CentraLink Data Management System software version 16.0.3 UDI: 00630414237268

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated