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ADVIA Centaur¿ T3 ADVIA Centaur T3: For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of triiodothyronine (T3) in serum using the ADVIA Centaur, ADVIA Centaur XP, and ADVIA Centaur XPT systems. Measurements of triiodothyronine are used in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disease.

Reported: March 7, 2018 Initiated: July 28, 2017 #Z-0720-2018

Product Description

ADVIA Centaur¿ T3 ADVIA Centaur T3: For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of triiodothyronine (T3) in serum using the ADVIA Centaur, ADVIA Centaur XP, and ADVIA Centaur XPT systems. Measurements of triiodothyronine are used in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disease.

Reason for Recall

Siemens has identified an issue when scanning the 20 barcode for the Master Curve Card (MCC) with ADVIA Centaur systems T3 kit lots ending in 198 on the ADVIA Centaur XPT system.

Details

Units Affected
33,298
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution.
Location
East Walpole, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ADVIA Centaur¿ T3 ADVIA Centaur T3: For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of triiodothyronine (T3) in serum using the ADVIA Centaur, ADVIA Centaur XP, and ADVIA Centaur XPT systems. Measurements of triiodothyronine are used in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disease.. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. Units affected: 33,298.
Why was this product recalled?
Siemens has identified an issue when scanning the 20 barcode for the Master Curve Card (MCC) with ADVIA Centaur systems T3 kit lots ending in 198 on the ADVIA Centaur XPT system.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 7, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0720-2018.