PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Low Class III Terminated

Siemens Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Calibrators, catalog number 7B019UL The Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Calibrators are intended for use with the Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Barbiturate and Benzodiazepine Assays as a reference for the semi-quantitative analis of barbiturates and benzodiazepines in human serum.

Reported: January 16, 2013 Initiated: December 6, 2012 #Z-0665-2013

Product Description

Siemens Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Calibrators, catalog number 7B019UL The Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Calibrators are intended for use with the Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Barbiturate and Benzodiazepine Assays as a reference for the semi-quantitative analis of barbiturates and benzodiazepines in human serum.

Reason for Recall

Incorrect expiration date was assigned to the D1 lot of Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Calibrators. The correct expiration date is 2013-12-31. The incorrect assigned expiration date is 2014-12-31.

Details

Units Affected
1,998 cartons
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution to the following states: AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX and WI.
Location
Newark, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Siemens Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Calibrators, catalog number 7B019UL The Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Calibrators are intended for use with the Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Barbiturate and Benzodiazepine Assays as a reference for the semi-quantitative analis of barbiturates and benzodiazepines in human serum.. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 1,998 cartons.
Why was this product recalled?
Incorrect expiration date was assigned to the D1 lot of Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Calibrators. The correct expiration date is 2013-12-31. The incorrect assigned expiration date is 2014-12-31.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 16, 2013. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-0665-2013.