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Dade(R) Actin(R) FSL Activated PTT Reagent. For use in the determination of the activated partial thromboplastin time (A

FDA device recall Z-1073-2013 · posted 2013-04-09 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Reason for recall
Siemens has observed that the listed lot numbers show an increase in Heparin sensitivity over the shelf life which is demonstrated by testing with Dade(R) Citrol(R) Heparin Control, low and high.
Action taken
Siemens sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated February 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The safety notice instructed consignees to discontinue use of the affected lots and discard any remaining inventory. Contact the firm at 1-800-242-3233, option 1 for questions about this notice.
Root cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Status
Terminated
Product code
GGW
Quantity affected
13,083
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NJ, NM, NV, NY,
Date initiated
2013-03-11
Date posted
2013-04-09
Date terminated
2013-12-24
Location
Newark, DE

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