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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

IMMULITE 2000 Progesterone; Catalog Number: L2KPW2 L2KPW6; Siemens Material Number: 10381181, 10381170 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE¿ and IMMULITE 1000 Analyzers - for the quantitative measurement of progesterone in serum as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ovaries or placenta.

Reported: March 15, 2017 Initiated: January 4, 2017 #Z-1421-2017

Product Description

IMMULITE 2000 Progesterone; Catalog Number: L2KPW2 L2KPW6; Siemens Material Number: 10381181, 10381170 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE¿ and IMMULITE 1000 Analyzers - for the quantitative measurement of progesterone in serum as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ovaries or placenta.

Reason for Recall

DHEA-S causes falsely elevated progesterone results.

Details

Units Affected
11963
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including Puerto Rico
Location
East Walpole, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
IMMULITE 2000 Progesterone; Catalog Number: L2KPW2 L2KPW6; Siemens Material Number: 10381181, 10381170 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE¿ and IMMULITE 1000 Analyzers - for the quantitative measurement of progesterone in serum as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ovaries or placenta.. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. Units affected: 11963.
Why was this product recalled?
DHEA-S causes falsely elevated progesterone results.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 15, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1421-2017.