FDAClass IINovember 23, 2016

Advia Chemistry Calibrator For in vitro diagnostic use recall

Advia Chemistry Calibrator For in vitro diagnostic use in the calibration of ADVIA¿ Chemistry systems for the following methods: Albumin (ALB, ALB_c)…

Why was Advia Chemistry Calibrator For in vitro diagnostic use recalled?

Siemens has confirmed that the DBIL_2 Assigned Calibrator Values (ACV) currently assigned to the affected lots may cause, on average, a positive proportional bias of approximately 41% on patient samples compared to the reference method for Direct Bilirubin measurement.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

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?

Device Listing # D033650 Model# SMN# 10312279 Lot Numbers: 680726, 680726A, 680726B, 680726C, 680726D

Product
Advia Chemistry Calibrator For in vitro diagnostic use in the calibration of ADVIA¿ Chemistry systems for the following methods: Albumin (ALB, ALB_c)…
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Quantity
10,614 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) Internationally to Canada, Mexico, Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russian Fed. Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Vatican City and Vietnam
Recall date
November 23, 2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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