Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1553-2014)

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:

ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay system, an automated in vitro diagnostic analyzer. Catalog # 078-A011-03 - ADVIA Centaur XP, Catalog # 078-A011R03 - ADVIA Centaur XP refurb.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 18, 2014

Date Posted: May 14, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1553-2014

Event ID: 67603

Reason for Recall:

Instrument Cover Gas Spring failures. Over time, the gas spring may lose its effectiveness and fail to support the cover in its full or partially open position. This may lead to the cover falling.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 5,900 units total (1,679 domestically & 4,221 internationally)

Code Information:

All serial numbers of Catalog # 078-A011-03 - ADVIA Centaur XP and Catalog # 078-A011R03 - ADVIA Centaur XP refurb.

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide and internationally

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated