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ADVIA Centaur Intact PTH Calibrator (6 pack); Catalog Number: SMN 10492387 For in vitro diagnostic use in calibrating In

FDA device recall Z-0173-2014 · posted 2013-11-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
Reason for recall
PTH Calibrator packaged with only high calibrator.
Action taken
Packaging error was brought to Siemens' attention through escalations received from (3) customers in the United States. Internal Investigation confirmed the issue was limited to the five (5) kits distributed to these customers. As the customers were aware of the issue and non affected product was provided to the customers to use during Siemens' investigation, no further communication was warranted.
Root cause
Packaging
Status
Terminated
Product code
CEW
Quantity affected
595 kits total (5 kits with packaging error)
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including MD, PA, and CT.
Date initiated
2013-08-16
Date posted
2013-11-06
Date terminated
2014-02-13
Location
East Walpole, MA

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RecordFirmDate
ACS:180 AND ADVIA CENTAUR IPTH IMMUNOASSAY (K020217)Bayer Diagnostics Corp.2002-03-15