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ADVIA Centaur HCY Calibrator (2 Pack). Siemens Material Number: 10310376.

FDA device recall Z-1822-2025 · posted 2025-05-27 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Reason for recall
Certain lots of Atellica IM Homocysteine Calibrator and ADVIA Centaur HCY Calibrator do not meet the assay Instructions for Use (IFU) reference interval due to calibrator instability resulting in increased positive bias.
Action taken
An Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) was mailed to all US affected customers by FedEx, and an Urgent Field Safety Notice (UFSN) was issued to all OUS Siemens reporting sites with affected customers on about 04/15/2025. Customers were instructed to review this letter with your Medical Director to determine the appropriate course of action, including for any previously generated results, discontinue use of and discard the affected devices, and complete and return the Effectiveness Check questionnaire. Customers were also instructed to forward the letter to those who may have received the affected devices.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Status
Open, Classified
Product code
JIS
Quantity affected
1,072 packs (2,144 units) - 156 packs US, 916 packs OUS
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TX
Date initiated
2025-04-15
Date posted
2025-05-27
Location
East Walpole, MA

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