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Coat-A-Count Direct Androstenedione, SMN 10381049, Catalog Number TKAN1. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

FDA device recall Z-2058-2014 · posted 2014-07-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
Reason for recall
The assay is demonstrating a higher frequency of results greater than 10 ng/mL compared to alternate platforms.
Action taken
A recall letter dated 6/9/14 was sent to all customers who purchased the Coat-A-Count Direct Androstenedione because the assay is demonstrating a higher frequency of results compared to alternate platforms. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified, risks to health, and actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check attached to the recall letter within 30 days.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Status
Terminated
Product code
CIZ
Quantity affected
1,164 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide including CA, MI, NC, NE, NY, OH, PA, TX, and VA; Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, India, I
Date initiated
2014-06-09
Date posted
2014-07-15
Date terminated
2015-07-24
Location
Los Angeles, CA

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