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FDA device recall Z-2385-2010 · posted 2010-09-08 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Reason for recall
Test produces falsely elevated IBCT results and Abnormal Reaction test report messages on heparinized plasma samples.
Action taken
Siemens issued an "Urgent Field Safety Notice" letter dated December 2009 to users identifying the issue and affected product. Customers were instructed not to use heparinized plasma samples for IBCT testing. IBCT Instructions for Use (IFU) has been updated to reflect that heparinized plasma is no longer an acceptable sample type. Beginning with lot ED0341, the new IFU will be packaged in the carton with the IBCT Flex reagent cartridges. Consignees were requested to forward the notification letter to anyone to whom the product was distributed. The Siemens Technical Solutions Center can be contacted at 800-441-9250.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
JMO
Quantity affected
unknown - all lots involved
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: USA (all states) and the countries of Canada, Switzerland, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and South Korea.
Date initiated
2009-12-16
Date posted
2010-09-08
Date terminated
2010-10-25
Location
Newark, DE

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