PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Siemens ADVIA Centaur¿ Calibrator U, For in vitro diagnostic use in calibrating the following assays using ADVIA Centaur"' systems: Myoglobin cTnl Cat No. ADVIA Centaur Calibrator U (2 Pack) - 03684480 (SMN 1 0309996)

Reported: October 5, 2016 Initiated: August 8, 2016 #Z-2899-2016

Product Description

Siemens ADVIA Centaur¿ Calibrator U, For in vitro diagnostic use in calibrating the following assays using ADVIA Centaur"' systems: Myoglobin cTnl Cat No. ADVIA Centaur Calibrator U (2 Pack) - 03684480 (SMN 1 0309996)

Reason for Recall

Failure of analytical sensitivity with Calibrator U kit lots ending in 63 and 64 and a drift from the internal standardization

Details

Units Affected
2,248 kits
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide Distribution including the countries of: Argentina Australia Brazil Canada Chile China Ecuador India Japan Korea Mexico Malaysia Peru Philippines Saudi Arabia Singapore Taiwan Vietnam South Africa
Location
East Walpole, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Siemens ADVIA Centaur¿ Calibrator U, For in vitro diagnostic use in calibrating the following assays using ADVIA Centaur"' systems: Myoglobin cTnl Cat No. ADVIA Centaur Calibrator U (2 Pack) - 03684480 (SMN 1 0309996). Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. Units affected: 2,248 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
Failure of analytical sensitivity with Calibrator U kit lots ending in 63 and 64 and a drift from the internal standardization
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 5, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2899-2016.