Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0884-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. |
| Report date | Dec 28, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Quantity | 4705 kits (US: 390 kits; OUS: 4315 kits) |
| Location | Tarrytown, NY, United States |
Official product description
IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Systems Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Assay, REF/Catalog Number LKPTS1, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10706279 (US); Catalog Number LKPS1, SMN 10380960 and Catalog Number LKPS5, SMN 10380949 (OUS); IVD --- Origin: UK Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Ltd. Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL554EL UK For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE /IMMULITE 1000/IMMULITE 2000/2000 XPi Analyzers for the quantitative measurement of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in human serum, as an aid in the detection of prostate cancer when used in conjunction with digital rectal examination (DRE) in men aged 50 years or older. This assay is further indicated as an adjunctive test to aid in the management of prostate cancer patients.
Why the product was recalled
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed that the IMMULITE/ IMMULITE 1000 Systems PSA assays are not meeting the current High-dose Hook Effect expectation in the Instructions for Use.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide)and the following countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Aruba, Austria, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia Herzeg, Brazil, British Guyana, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Rep., Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Great Britain, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, South Africa, South Korea, Suriname, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tadjikistan, Thailand, Trinidad, Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
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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