Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1281-2024 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Quantity | 264 units (6 US, 258 OUS) |
| Location | Tarrytown, NY, United States |
Official product description
ADVIA Centaur Erythropoietin (EPO) Assay (100 Test)
Why the product was recalled
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed an average negative bias of -35% compared to the 3rd World Health Organization (WHO) International Standard (NIBSC code: 11/170) that is proportional across the assay measuring interval. The reference interval as claimed in the Instructions for Use (IFU) is not achieved with affected lots.
Distribution information
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, CA, IA, IL, MI, MN, NC, NE, NV, NY, OH and TX; The countries of Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, P.R. China, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Republic of South Korea, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, U.A.E., United Kingdom.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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