Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 1, 2015
Incorrect calibrator lot values were assigned for ADVIA Chemistry Systems Drug Calibrator I, lot 3JD018, for the ADVIA Chemistry Systems Phenytoin 2 (PHNY_2) and Phenobarbital 2 (…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. recalled ADVIA Chemistry Systems Drug Calibrator I; For in vitro diagnostic use in the calibration… - a moderate-severity action.
ADVIA Chemistry Systems Drug Calibrator I; For in vitro diagnostic use in the calibration… was recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. in April 1, 2015. Reason: Incorrect calibrator lot values were assigned for ADVIA Chemistry Systems Drug Calibrator I, lot 3JD018, for …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1321-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Incorrect calibrator lot values were assigned for ADVIA Chemistry Systems Drug Calibrator I, lot 3JD018, for ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1321-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1321-2015) was formally reported on April 1, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 19, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Tarrytown, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as 657.
The documented reason for this recall is: Incorrect calibrator lot values were assigned for ADVIA Chemistry Systems Drug Calibrator I, lot 3JD018, for the ADVIA Chemistry Systems Phenytoin 2 (PHNY_2) and Phenobarbital 2 (PHNB_2) assays which was the result of c… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada and Mexico.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
657
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
ADVIA Chemistry Systems Drug Calibrator I; For in vitro diagnostic use in the calibration of Phenobarbital_2 (PHNB_2), Phenytoin_2 (PHNY_2), and Theophylline_2 (THEO_2) methods on the ADVIA Chemistry systems. System Information: (For Information Only) The ADVIA Chemistry systems are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that can run tests on human serum, plasma, or urine in random access and batch modes for in vitro diagnostic use. The ADVIA Chemistry systems are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that can run tests on human serum, plasma, or urine in random access and batch modes for in vitro diagnostic use.
Incorrect calibrator lot values were assigned for ADVIA Chemistry Systems Drug Calibrator I, lot 3JD018, for the ADVIA Chemistry Systems Phenytoin 2 (PHNY_2) and Phenobarbital 2 (PHNB_2) assays which was the result of calibrator value miscalculation.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1321-2015 |
| Date reported | April 1, 2015 |
| Date initiated | January 19, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. |
| Firm location | Tarrytown, NY |
| Affected scope | 657 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada and Mexico. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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