FDAClass IINovember 27, 2013

Siemens Chemistry Calibrator recall

Siemens Chemistry Calibrator (CAL) used with the ADVIA Chemistry Direct Bilirubin_2 Reagent, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10312279, REF 09784096…

Why was Siemens Chemistry Calibrator recalled?

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is conducting a field correction for Siemens Chemistry Calibrator Lots 090445B and 090445C on the ADVIA 1200, 1650, 1800, and 2400 Chemistry Systems. The System Specific Values (SSVs) for the Direct Bilirubin Assay (DBIL_2) have been reassigned for these lots. Siemens has determined that the DBIL_2 SSVs currently assigned to these lots may cause an average shift of

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

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Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lots 090445B (exp. 07/2014) and 090445C (exp. 10/2014)

Product
Siemens Chemistry Calibrator (CAL) used with the ADVIA Chemistry Direct Bilirubin_2 Reagent, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10312279, REF 09784096…
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Quantity
Domestic: 1191 units; Foreign: 3052 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the states of: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Great Britain, Greece, Korea, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechstenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Martinique, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vatican City, and Vietnam.
Recall date
November 27, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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