Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0320-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. |
| Report date | Nov 2, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Quantity | US: 326 kits; Foreign: 9633 kits |
| Location | Tarrytown, NY, United States |
Official product description
IMMULITE 2000/IMMULITE 2000XPi Systems CMM CMV IgM Assay, REF/Catalog Number L2KCM2(D) - 200 tests (US), SMN 10370302 (US), UDI 00630414985725 (US); and REF/Catalog Number L2KCM2 - 200 tests (OUS), SMN 10371320 (OUS), UDI 00630414961163 (OUS); IVD --- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Ltd., Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4EL UK For in vitro diagnostic use with IMMULITE 2000 analyzers for the qualitative detection of IgM antibodies to cytomegalovirus (CMV) in human serum or plasma (EDTA or heparinized), as an aid in the diagnosis of current and recent CMV infection in individuals with signs and symptoms of CMV infection or clinical suspicion of CMV infection. This assay is not FDA cleared or approved for use in testing (screening) blood or plasma donors, neonatal screening, or for use at point-of-care facilities.
Why the product was recalled
Multiple customers reported seeing an increase in imprecision with some patients resulting in high % CVs with the IMMULITE 2000/2000XPi CMV (IgM) assay starting with reagent lots 259 and above.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution- US (Nationwide) and countries of: United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Bolivia, Brazil, Belarus, Switzerland, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Dominican Republic, Algeria, Ecuador, Egypt, Spain, France, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, India, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Canary Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Rep. Korea (S), Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Macedonia, Mexico, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Norway, Nepal, Peru, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Paraguay, Qatar, Romania, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, El Salvador, Syria, Turkmenistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Serbia,and South Africa.
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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