PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Siemens ADVIA Centaur Systems Calibrator A Kits, Cat No. 04800646, SMN 10285903 (2 pack)Cat No. 04800735, SMN 10285904 (6 pack) Cat No. 04800840, SMN 10285905 (6 pack - REF)

Reported: March 8, 2017 Initiated: January 10, 2017 #Z-1255-2017

Product Description

Siemens ADVIA Centaur Systems Calibrator A Kits, Cat No. 04800646, SMN 10285903 (2 pack)Cat No. 04800735, SMN 10285904 (6 pack) Cat No. 04800840, SMN 10285905 (6 pack - REF)

Reason for Recall

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed a negative bias for ADVIA Centaur FT4 when used with Calibrator A kit lots ending in 90 on the ADVIA Centaur, ADVIA Centaur XP and ADVIA Centaur XPT Systems. In addition, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics confirmed the potential for calibration failures due to above limit calibrator RLU %CVs when using Calibrator A kit lots ending in 90 with the FT4 assay. The performance of the FT4 assay when used with Calibrator A kit lots ending in 90 on the ADVIA Centaur CP System is not affected. Customers may continue to use Calibrator A kit lots ending in 90 for the ADVIA Centaur Systems FT3, T3, T4 and TUp assays.

Details

Units Affected
1937 kits
Distribution
Nationwide. Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican, Vietnam
Location
East Walpole, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Siemens ADVIA Centaur Systems Calibrator A Kits, Cat No. 04800646, SMN 10285903 (2 pack)Cat No. 04800735, SMN 10285904 (6 pack) Cat No. 04800840, SMN 10285905 (6 pack - REF). Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. Units affected: 1937 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed a negative bias for ADVIA Centaur FT4 when used with Calibrator A kit lots ending in 90 on the ADVIA Centaur, ADVIA Centaur XP and ADVIA Centaur XPT Systems. In addition, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics confirmed the potential for calibration failures due to above limit calibrator RLU %CVs when using Calibrator A kit lots ending in 90 with the FT4 assay. The performance of the FT4 assay when used with Calibrator A kit lots ending in 90 on the ADVIA Centaur CP System is not affected. Customers may continue to use Calibrator A kit lots ending in 90 for the ADVIA Centaur Systems FT3, T3, T4 and TUp assays.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 8, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1255-2017.