Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2299-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. |
| Report date | Aug 3, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 17, 2016 |
| Quantity | 658 units |
| Location | Newark, DE, United States |
Official product description
ADVIA Chemistry (Syva Onboard) Theophylline_2 (THEO_2) Reagent is for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative analysis of theophylline in human serum or plasma on the ADVIA Chemistry Systems. Copies of IFUs included in submission.
Why the product was recalled
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed the Syva EMIT 2000 Theophylline reagent lot G3, when run on a Beckman AU Clinical Chemistry System, and the ADVIA Chemistry Theophylline_2 (THEO_2) reagent lot 334018, may exhibit increased imprecision for commercially available Bio-Rad Liquichek TDM Quality Control Levels and patient samples
Distribution information
Distributed to: CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, WA
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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