PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Systems TBG, catalog LKTB1 Quantitative measurement of Thyroxine-Binding Globulin (TBG) in serum, as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid diseases.

Reported: May 27, 2015 Initiated: April 9, 2015 #Z-1629-2015

Product Description

IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Systems TBG, catalog LKTB1 Quantitative measurement of Thyroxine-Binding Globulin (TBG) in serum, as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid diseases.

Reason for Recall

IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 TBG catalog LKTB lot 257 is failing the adjustment slope instrument parameter of <1.80. The resulting slope of the kit is >1.80 resulting in the potential to produce depressed TBG patient values.

Details

Units Affected
155 kits
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution to the countries of : Denmark, Spain, Great Britain, Germany, Bosnia Herzeg, China and Russian Federation.
Location
Tarrytown, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Systems TBG, catalog LKTB1 Quantitative measurement of Thyroxine-Binding Globulin (TBG) in serum, as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid diseases.. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 155 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 TBG catalog LKTB lot 257 is failing the adjustment slope instrument parameter of <1.80. The resulting slope of the kit is >1.80 resulting in the potential to produce depressed TBG patient values.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 27, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1629-2015.