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Clinitek Novus Automated Urine Chemistry Analyzer (with and without rack handler) (2014-11-10)
- Starting date:
- November 10, 2014
- Posting date:
- November 20, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type III
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-42215
Recalled Products
- Clinitek Novus Automated Urine Chemistry Analyzer (with rack handler)
- Clinitek Novus Automated Urine Chemistry Analyzer (without rack handler)
Reason
Siemens healthcare diagnostics has identified a potential pinch hazard in the interior of Clinitek Novus analyzer. The potential pinch hazard is in the area of the syringe pump and is only present when the instrument is operating with the front cover open. The instrument can operate with the front cover open during the "systems sequence test" mode for troubleshooting and/or maintenance.
Affected products
A. Clinitek Novus Automated Urine Chemistry Analyzer (with rack handler)
Lot or serial number
All lots.
Model or catalog number
- 10494134
- 10844545
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Manufacturing Ltd.,
Northern Road,
Sudbury, Suffolk, United Kingdom
CO10 2XQ
B. Clinitek Novus Automated Urine Chemistry Analyzer (without rack handler)
Lot or serial number
All lots
Model or catalog number
- 10697937
- 10844557
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Manufacturing Ltd.,
Northern Road,
Sudbury, Suffolk, United Kingdom
CO10 2XQ