Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1670-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. |
| Report date | May 25, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 7, 2016 |
| Quantity | 7,433 units (4,228 for lot 348297 and 3,199 for lot # 359932) |
| Location | Tarrytown, NY, United States |
Official product description
ADVIA Chemistry Triglyceride_2, concentrated; TRIG_c; Catalog # SMN # 10697575. For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative measurement of triglycerides in human serum and plasma on ADVIA Chemistry systems.
Why the product was recalled
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed the ADVIA Chemistry Triglyceride concentrated reagent (TRIG_c) does not meet Instructions For Use (IFU) linearity claims at the upper limit of the assay range as it approaches end of shelf life for lots # 348297 and 359932.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of CA, TN, UT, OK, FL, MI, MN, NY, CT, NC, KS, TX, CO, WA, NM, and OR; and, the countries of Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany. Great Britain, Italy, Latvia, Netherland, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Czech Republic, India, New Zealand, Thailand, Turkey, and Russian Fed.
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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