Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 13, 2018
In certain scenarios the ADVIA Centaur CP, XP and XPT immunoassay analyzers may exhibit reduced dilution recovery or become inoperable when used with Multi-Diluent 15 and certain …
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. recalled ADVIA Centaur TSH3-Ultra (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone 3 Ultra), Catalog Numbers: 06491072… - a moderate-severity action.
ADVIA Centaur TSH3-Ultra (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone 3 Ultra), Catalog Numbers: 06491072… was recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. in June 13, 2018. Reason: In certain scenarios the ADVIA Centaur CP, XP and XPT immunoassay analyzers may exhibit reduced dilution reco…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2054-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-In certain scenarios the ADVIA Centaur CP, XP and XPT immunoassay analyzers may exhibit reduced dilution reco….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2054-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2054-2018) was formally reported on June 13, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 18, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Tarrytown, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as 74,215.
The documented reason for this recall is: In certain scenarios the ADVIA Centaur CP, XP and XPT immunoassay analyzers may exhibit reduced dilution recovery or become inoperable when used with Multi-Diluent 15 and certain lots of BNP and TSH3RUL Assays. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed in the following U.S. states: AL, CA, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MS, MT, NC, ND, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WY and Puerto Rico. Distributed in the following OUS countries: Australia…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
74,215
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
ADVIA Centaur TSH3-Ultra (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone 3 Ultra), Catalog Numbers: 06491072 (100 tests), 06491080 (500 tests), 04862625 (2500 tests)
In certain scenarios the ADVIA Centaur CP, XP and XPT immunoassay analyzers may exhibit reduced dilution recovery or become inoperable when used with Multi-Diluent 15 and certain lots of BNP and TSH3RUL Assays.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-2054-2018 |
| Date reported | June 13, 2018 |
| Date initiated | December 18, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. |
| Firm location | Tarrytown, NY |
| Affected scope | 74,215 |
| Distribution | Distributed in the following U.S. states: AL, CA, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MS, MT, NC, ND, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WY and Puerto Rico. Distributed in the following OUS countries: Australia Belgium¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ C… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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