PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Siemens ADVIA Centaur Multi-Diluent 1 - Used for automated dilutions for the ADVIA Centaur BNP and TSH3 Ultra assays when on-board the ADVIA Centaur or ADVIA Centaur XP systems. Catalog Numbers: 2 Pack REF 07907174 (110312) 6 Pack REF 07293184 (110313). Used for automated dilutions for the ADVIA Centaur BNP and TSH3 Ultra assays when on-board the ADVIA Centaur or ADVIA Centaur XP systems.

Reported: September 12, 2012 Initiated: July 25, 2012 #Z-2313-2012

Product Description

Siemens ADVIA Centaur Multi-Diluent 1 - Used for automated dilutions for the ADVIA Centaur BNP and TSH3 Ultra assays when on-board the ADVIA Centaur or ADVIA Centaur XP systems. Catalog Numbers: 2 Pack REF 07907174 (110312) 6 Pack REF 07293184 (110313). Used for automated dilutions for the ADVIA Centaur BNP and TSH3 Ultra assays when on-board the ADVIA Centaur or ADVIA Centaur XP systems.

Reason for Recall

Decrease in onboard dilution recovery when using Multi-Diluent 1 that has been stored on board the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP systems for for BNP and TSH3 Ultra assays

Details

Units Affected
2 Packs = 15879 and 6 Packs = 7414
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Croatia, Denmark, Ecuduar, Egypt,Guatemala, Hong Kong,India,Ireland, Israel,India, Japan,Korea, Mexico, Malyasia, Peru, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia,Singapore, Thailand,Uruguay, Viet Nam, and South Africa.
Location
East Walpole, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Siemens ADVIA Centaur Multi-Diluent 1 - Used for automated dilutions for the ADVIA Centaur BNP and TSH3 Ultra assays when on-board the ADVIA Centaur or ADVIA Centaur XP systems. Catalog Numbers: 2 Pack REF 07907174 (110312) 6 Pack REF 07293184 (110313). Used for automated dilutions for the ADVIA Centaur BNP and TSH3 Ultra assays when on-board the ADVIA Centaur or ADVIA Centaur XP systems.. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. Units affected: 2 Packs = 15879 and 6 Packs = 7414.
Why was this product recalled?
Decrease in onboard dilution recovery when using Multi-Diluent 1 that has been stored on board the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP systems for for BNP and TSH3 Ultra assays
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 12, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2313-2012.