PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Low Class III Terminated

IMMULITE Calcitonin Control Module (IMMULITE, IMMULITE 1000, IMMULITE 2000, IMMULITE 2000 XPi) For in vitro diagnostic use with IMMULITE¿ Systems Analyzers  for the quantitative measurement of calcitonin (thyrocalcitonin) in human serum or heparinized plasma, as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving the thyroid and parathyroid glands, including carcinoma and hyperparathyroidism.

Reported: November 19, 2014 Initiated: October 20, 2014 #Z-0212-2015

Product Description

IMMULITE Calcitonin Control Module (IMMULITE, IMMULITE 1000, IMMULITE 2000, IMMULITE 2000 XPi) For in vitro diagnostic use with IMMULITE¿ Systems Analyzers  for the quantitative measurement of calcitonin (thyrocalcitonin) in human serum or heparinized plasma, as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving the thyroid and parathyroid glands, including carcinoma and hyperparathyroidism.

Reason for Recall

A typographical error regarding the expiration date was identified in the control module instructions for use.

Details

Units Affected
2212 units (92 units domestically & 2120 units internationally)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution including the states of FL, KY, MN, MA, PA, UT, NY, VA and CA., and the countries of Algeria, Australia, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameron, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Macedonia, Mexico, Netherlands,Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Rep. Korea, Romania, Russian Fed, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tadjikistan, Taiwan,Turkey, Unit. Arab Emir and Vietnam.
Location
Tarrytown, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
IMMULITE Calcitonin Control Module (IMMULITE, IMMULITE 1000, IMMULITE 2000, IMMULITE 2000 XPi) For in vitro diagnostic use with IMMULITE¿ Systems Analyzers  for the quantitative measurement of calcitonin (thyrocalcitonin) in human serum or heparinized plasma, as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving the thyroid and parathyroid glands, including carcinoma and hyperparathyroidism.. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 2212 units (92 units domestically & 2120 units internationally).
Why was this product recalled?
A typographical error regarding the expiration date was identified in the control module instructions for use.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 19, 2014. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-0212-2015.