Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2283-2012 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. |
| Report date | Sep 5, 2012 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 7, 2012 |
| Quantity | 786 cartons |
| Location | Newark, DE, United States |
Official product description
Siemens Stratus(R) CS Acute Care(TM) D-dimer Calibrator (DDM CalPak) lots 502058002 and 501318002 The Stratus(R) CS Acute Care(TM) D-dimer Calibrator (DDMR CalPak), Catalog No. CDDMR-C is an in-vitro diagnostic product intended to be used for the calibration of the Stratus(R) CS Acute Care(TM) D-dimer )DDMR) method
Why the product was recalled
Siemens has confirmed that the Stratus(R) CS Acute Care(TM) D-Dimer CalPak calibrator lots 502058002 and 501318002 may exhibit SLOPE or CALCV error messages (instrument errors), which indicate calibration failures.
Distribution information
Nationwide Distribution - USA including AK, AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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