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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ADVIA Centaur¿ Systems TnI-Ultra assay; Catalog Number 02789602 (100 tests), SMN 10317708 and 02790309 (500 tests), SMN 10317790

Reported: July 9, 2014 Initiated: May 30, 2014 #Z-1991-2014

Product Description

ADVIA Centaur¿ Systems TnI-Ultra assay; Catalog Number 02789602 (100 tests), SMN 10317708 and 02790309 (500 tests), SMN 10317790

Reason for Recall

The solid phase reagent in some of the ADVIA Centaur¿ TnI -Ultra ReadyPacks¿, lot 084, is darker in appearance, creating a potential for incorrect control and patient results.

Details

Units Affected
34,283 kits
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including PR and the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY, and the countries of Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Austria, Australia. Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Great Britain, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Macedonia, Malaysia, ,Malta, Martinique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, and Vietnam.
Location
East Walpole, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ADVIA Centaur¿ Systems TnI-Ultra assay; Catalog Number 02789602 (100 tests), SMN 10317708 and 02790309 (500 tests), SMN 10317790. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. Units affected: 34,283 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
The solid phase reagent in some of the ADVIA Centaur¿ TnI -Ultra ReadyPacks¿, lot 084, is darker in appearance, creating a potential for incorrect control and patient results.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 9, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1991-2014.