Severity
Low
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 26, 2012
ADVIA Centaur Prolactin Assay and FSH, Calibrator B fails the analytical sensitivity stated in the IFU for lots below 40
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc recalled ADVIA Centaur Prolactin Assay: ADVIA Centaur Calibrator B Catalog Number. Prolactin:110… - a low-severity action.
ADVIA Centaur Prolactin Assay: ADVIA Centaur Calibrator B Catalog Number. Prolactin:110… was recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc in September 26, 2012. Reason: ADVIA Centaur Prolactin Assay and FSH, Calibrator B fails the analytical sensitivity stated in the IFU for l…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2409-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc issued this low-severity FDA Devices recall-ADVIA Centaur Prolactin Assay and FSH, Calibrator B fails the analytical sensitivity stated in the IFU for l….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2409-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2409-2012) was formally reported on September 26, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 7, 2012. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of East Walpole, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 15, 455 kits.
The documented reason for this recall is: ADVIA Centaur Prolactin Assay and FSH, Calibrator B fails the analytical sensitivity stated in the IFU for lots below 40 Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of: Canada, Argentina, Australia, Bangaldesh,Brazil, Chile, China, Columbia, Croatia, Ecuduar, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Israel,Japan, Korea, Maylasia, New Zealan…. 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
Low
Affected scope
15, 455 kits
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
ADVIA Centaur Prolactin Assay: ADVIA Centaur Calibrator B Catalog Number. Prolactin:110757 and 110758: US:Calibrator B 00652707 (6 pack) or 00649625 (2 pack ) OUS: 2 pack REF: 00650577 and Ref: 00654130 (6 pack) Product Usage: ADVIA Centaur CP Prolactin assay: For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of prolactin in serum using the ADVIA Centaur System. ADVIA Centaur Calibrator B: For in vitro diagnostic use in calibrating the following assays using ADVIA Centaur¿ Systems: Digoxin, FSH, TotallgE, LH, LH2, Prolactin, Total hCG, and TSH
ADVIA Centaur Prolactin Assay and FSH, Calibrator B fails the analytical sensitivity stated in the IFU for lots below 40
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2409-2012 |
| Date reported | September 26, 2012 |
| Date initiated | August 7, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc |
| Firm location | East Walpole, MA |
| Affected scope | 15, 455 kits |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of: Canada, Argentina, Australia, Bangaldesh,Brazil, Chile, China, Columbia, Croatia, Ecuduar, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Israel,Japan, Korea, Maylasia, New Zealand, Mexico, Peru, Phi… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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