Siemens ADVIA 1200 and ADVIA 1650 Chemistry Systems. Automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that can run tests on human serum, plasma, or urine.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    ADVIA 1200 with software versions: V2.00 and V2.01 ADVIA 1650 with software versions V3.52 and V4.01
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
An overflow flag //// is displayed in the result column for a test when the algorithm for the test cannot calculate a result or when the concentration cannot be determined because it is outside the absorbance limits, and it is possible for the user to misinterpret or edit the result.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Siemens ADVIA 1200 and ADVIA 1650 Chemistry Systems. Automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that can run tests on human serum, plasma, or urine.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

ADVIA 1200 with software versions: V2.00 and V2.01 ADVIA 1650 with software versions V3.52 and V4.01

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0800-2014

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