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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, for herpes simplex virus, hsv-2

Reported: March 24, 2021 Initiated: February 8, 2021 #Z-1274-2021

Product Description

Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, for herpes simplex virus, hsv-2

Reason for Recall

Potential false positive HSV results. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. initiated a correction for ADVIA Centaur4P Herpes-2 lgG (HSV2) Onboard Stability and Calibration Frequency (Interval) Failures on the ADVIA Centaur XP System and ADVIA Centaur XPT System.

Details

Units Affected
390 kits total (Domestic 366 kits, Foreign 24 kits)
Distribution
Domestic: AL, CA, FL, IL, MD, NJ, NY, TN, TX. Foreign: Nepal, Chile, Georgia, Spain.
Location
East Walpole, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, for herpes simplex virus, hsv-2. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. Units affected: 390 kits total (Domestic 366 kits, Foreign 24 kits).
Why was this product recalled?
Potential false positive HSV results. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. initiated a correction for ADVIA Centaur4P Herpes-2 lgG (HSV2) Onboard Stability and Calibration Frequency (Interval) Failures on the ADVIA Centaur XP System and ADVIA Centaur XPT System.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 24, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1274-2021.