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Siemens Stratus(R) CS Acute Care(TM) D-dimer Calibrator recall

Siemens Stratus(R) CS Acute Care(TM) D-dimer Calibrator (DDM CalPak) lots 502058002 and 501318002 The Stratus(R) CS Acute Care(TM) D-dimer Calibrator…

Why was Siemens Stratus(R) CS Acute Care(TM) D-dimer Calibrator recalled?

Siemens has confirmed that the Stratus(R) CS Acute Care(TM) D-Dimer CalPak calibrator lots 502058002 and 501318002 may exhibit SLOPE or CALCV error messages (instrument errors), which indicate calibration failures.

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?

DDMR CalPak lots 502058002, exp 2012/11/23 and 501318002, exp 2012/08/10

Product
Siemens Stratus(R) CS Acute Care(TM) D-dimer Calibrator (DDM CalPak) lots 502058002 and 501318002 The Stratus(R) CS Acute Care(TM) D-dimer Calibrator…
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Quantity
786 cartons
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution - USA including AK, AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
Recall date
September 5, 2012
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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