PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Low Class III Terminated

ADVIA Centaur Calibrator A. Cat. #04800735, SMN 10285904 (6 pack); Cat. # 04800840, SMN 10285905 (6 pack - REF). For calibrating the following assays using the ADVIA Centaur or ACS:180 systems: FT3, T3, T4, Tup, FT4, THEO2.

Reported: August 21, 2013 Initiated: June 28, 2013 #Z-1970-2013

Product Description

ADVIA Centaur Calibrator A. Cat. #04800735, SMN 10285904 (6 pack); Cat. # 04800840, SMN 10285905 (6 pack - REF). For calibrating the following assays using the ADVIA Centaur or ACS:180 systems: FT3, T3, T4, Tup, FT4, THEO2.

Reason for Recall

Calibrator A lot CA77 is under-recovering to the assigned target for the ADVIA Centaur Total T4 Assay.

Details

Units Affected
265 Cal A 6 packs (US and OUS)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-Nationwide including PR and the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, VT, and WV and the countries of Slovakia, Germany, Turkey, TW, HK, CH, TH, BR, CN, SG, and ZA.
Location
East Walpole, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ADVIA Centaur Calibrator A. Cat. #04800735, SMN 10285904 (6 pack); Cat. # 04800840, SMN 10285905 (6 pack - REF). For calibrating the following assays using the ADVIA Centaur or ACS:180 systems: FT3, T3, T4, Tup, FT4, THEO2.. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. Units affected: 265 Cal A 6 packs (US and OUS).
Why was this product recalled?
Calibrator A lot CA77 is under-recovering to the assigned target for the ADVIA Centaur Total T4 Assay.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 21, 2013. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-1970-2013.