CLASS II Device recall · Reported 23 Oct 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Advia 2120/2120i Hematology Systems recalled

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling Advia 2120/2120i Hematology Systems with Advia Autoslide connected to it, Smn 10361162, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 12 Aug 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesAll serial numbers connected to the ADVIA 2120/2120i Hematology Systems with ADVIA Autoslide.
Quantity recalled311 units total (US: 51 units; Foreign: 260 units)

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0011-2014
FDA event ID
65898
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Tarrytown, NY
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
12 Aug 2013
FDA classified
17 Oct 2013
Reported
23 Oct 2013
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

12 Aug 2013Recall initiated by company
17 Oct 2013Classified by FDA+66 days
23 Oct 2013Published in enforcement report+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Siemens determined that if an autosampler rack jam error occurs during operation of an ADVIA 2120/2120i connected to an ADVIA Autoslide, it is possible that the next slide processed by the Autoslide could be labeled with the wrong sample identification information.

Product as listed by the FDA

ADVIA 2120/2120i Hematology Systems with ADVIA Autoslide connected to it, SMN 10361162 and SMN 10361798 --- CLASSIFICATION NAME: Counter, Differential Cell, Automated (Particle Counter) The ADVIA 2120/2120i are hematology systems that utilizes the principles of flow cytometry in order to provide complete blood counts.

Where it was distributed

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, South Korea, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom and Vietnam.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Siemens determined that if an autosampler rack jam error occurs during operation of an ADVIA 2120/2120i connected to an ADVIA Autoslide, it is possible that the next slide processed by the Autoslide could be labeled with the wrong sample identification information.

Which lots are affected?

All serial numbers connected to the ADVIA 2120/2120i Hematology Systems with ADVIA Autoslide.

Where was it sold?

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, South Korea, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom and Vietnam.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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