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Health product recall

STRATUS CS SYSTEMS (2016-06-23)

Starting date:
June 23, 2016
Posting date:
June 30, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals, General Public
Identification number:
RA-59128

Affected products

A. STRATUS CS ACUTE CARE SYSTEM - FLOUROMETRIC ANALYZER

B. STRATUS CS 200

Reason

Siemens Healthcare has confirmed a software defect in the Stratus CS Acute Care Diagnostics System and Stratus CS 200 Acute Care Diagnostics System regarding TestPak calibration and quality control (QC) status when a TestPak is due to expire within 48 hours. Depending on the calibration status, either an above assay range (AAR) or an inaccurate value could potentially be reported when running a TestPak that is due to expire within 48 hours.

Affected products

A. STRATUS CS ACUTE CARE SYSTEM - FLOUROMETRIC

Lot or serial number

All lots

Model or catalog number

758000.901

Companies
Manufacturer
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
500 GBC DRIVE, MAILSTOP 514, P.O. BOX 6101
Newark, Delaware
19714-6101
UNITED STATES

ANALYZER B. STRATUS CS 200

Lot or serial number

All lots

Model or catalog number

10714016

Companies
Manufacturer
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
500 GBC DRIVE, MAILSTOP 514, P.O. BOX 6101
Newark, Delaware
19714-6101
UNITED STATES