Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0569-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics |
| Report date | Jan 1, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 6, 2013 |
| Quantity | Domestic: 442 kits; Foreign: 680 kits |
| Location | Tarrytown, NY, United States |
Official product description
IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Systems FOL Folic Acid, REF/Catalog Number LKFO1 (100 tests), Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10380902, IVD; for in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE and IMMULITE 1000 Analyzers --- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Ltd. An IVD for the quantitative measurement of folic acid in serum, heparinized plasma or ascorbic acid-treated whole blood, as an aid in clinical diagnosis and treatment of anemia.
Why the product was recalled
potential for an accelerated decline in counts per second (CPS) for three IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Folic Acid kit lots. This may lead to a failed adjustment before the labeled expiration date is reached.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of Argentina, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Italy, Latvia, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and Venezuela.
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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