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FDA Devices Low Class III Terminated

Siemens Chek-Stix Combo Pak Catalog Number: 1364 Chek-Stix¿ Positive and Negative Control Strips for Urine Chemistry: When used with Siemens reagent strips and tablets for urinalysis, CHEK-STIX¿ positive and negative control strips provide defined results for glucose, bilirubin, ketone (acetoacetic acid), specific gravity, blood, pH, protein, urobilinogin, nitrite, and leukocytes

Reported: January 16, 2013 Initiated: November 21, 2012 #Z-0637-2013

Product Description

Siemens Chek-Stix Combo Pak Catalog Number: 1364 Chek-Stix¿ Positive and Negative Control Strips for Urine Chemistry: When used with Siemens reagent strips and tablets for urinalysis, CHEK-STIX¿ positive and negative control strips provide defined results for glucose, bilirubin, ketone (acetoacetic acid), specific gravity, blood, pH, protein, urobilinogin, nitrite, and leukocytes

Reason for Recall

When these lots of control material are reconstituted, the positive control solution leukocyte result may become negative if the solution is held for more than two hours above 25¿C (77¿F).

Details

Units Affected
16711
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Canada, Aruba, Brazil, Denmark, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore,Thailand, Bahamas, South Wales, and Hong Kong,
Location
Norwood, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Siemens Chek-Stix Combo Pak Catalog Number: 1364 Chek-Stix¿ Positive and Negative Control Strips for Urine Chemistry: When used with Siemens reagent strips and tablets for urinalysis, CHEK-STIX¿ positive and negative control strips provide defined results for glucose, bilirubin, ketone (acetoacetic acid), specific gravity, blood, pH, protein, urobilinogin, nitrite, and leukocytes. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. Units affected: 16711.
Why was this product recalled?
When these lots of control material are reconstituted, the positive control solution leukocyte result may become negative if the solution is held for more than two hours above 25¿C (77¿F).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 16, 2013. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-0637-2013.