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Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc: Atellica IM 1600 Analyzer, SMN 11066000

Recall number
Z-0125-2022
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
Product
Atellica IM 1600 Analyzer, SMN 11066000
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
2021-09-28
Posted
not on file
Terminated
not on file
Reason
Ancillary reagent packs used on Atellica IM 1300 and Atellica IM 1600 analyzers may overflow when pierced while on an analyzer located at an altitude of greater than 350m (1148ft) above sea level. As a result, customers at these altitudes may observe an increased number of Reagent Volume Check Errors.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
On September 27, 2021, the firm initiated notifications to affected customers. Customer distribution included all customers located in a city at an altitude of 350 meters (1148 feet) or higher. Customers were informed that Ancillary reagent packs used on Atellica IM 1300 and Atellica IM 1600 analyzers may overflow when pierced while on an analyzer located at an altitude of greater than 350 (m) or 1148 (ft) above sea level. The letters provide directions for mitigating the potential for leakage. If you have any questions, contact your local Siemens Healthineers technical support representative.
Quantity
1733
Distribution
Domestic distribution to AZ CA CO GA ID KS MO MT NC NE NM NV OH OK OR PA TN TX UT VA WA WI WY. Foreign distribution worldwide.
Lot, serial or model codes
All units.
510(k) numbers
["K151792"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JJE
Firm FEI
1219913
Firm city
East Walpole
Firm state
MA
Firm country
not on file

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File
device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
sha256
b87518bfe2e8
Size
288210821 bytes
Published
2026-09-28
Read
2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
Source file
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2026-10-06

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