RecallDepth

Hettich Centrifuge Modules: StreamLAB Centrifuge Module (10372372 or 10444807 or 10706836) Aptio Centrifuge Module (10703032 or 10713761) FlexLab High Throughput Centrifuge Module (11171747) FlexLab and Aptio Centrifuge Module (10628157 or 11266581): Used to separate substances according to their densities.

This recall has been terminated (originally issued May 11, 2016).

Company
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
Recall Initiated
May 11, 2016
Terminated
April 27, 2018
Recall Number
Z-2087-2016
Quantity
487
Firm Location
Brookfield, CT
Official Source
View on FDA website ↗

Reason for Recall

Premature bucket failures

Distribution

Nationwide: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV.

Lot / Code Info

All serial numbers are affected.

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Action Taken

Siemens mailed to customers an Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC#LAI16-02.A.US) Urgent Field Safety Notification letter informing customers of the problem with recommendations to follow the existing maintenance instructions in the product operator manuals as well as a new requirement to spin at cycle speeds not exceeding 3500 rpm.

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