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Siemens ADVIA Centaur Syphilis (SYPH) Assay , 200 ReadyPack Reference Number 10492493 Product Usage: The ADVIA Centaur S

FDA device recall Z-2228-2012 · posted 2012-08-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
Reason for recall
Syphilis Assay Interference with HBsAg Assay
Action taken
Siemens Healthcare sent Urgent Device Recall Notice letters dated July 2012 via e-mail to all affected customers inside and outside the US. The letters identifed the affected product, reason for voluntary recall and risk to health. The letters provided actions to be taken by the customers and if there are any remaining inventory of the affected product, follow the guidelines outlined. Customers were instructed to complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check form. For questions contact your local Technical Support Provider or Distributor.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
LIP
Quantity affected
2050 Kits
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of: Foreign: Brazil, China, Denmark, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and New Zealand Viet Nam
Date initiated
2012-07-17
Date posted
2012-08-20
Date terminated
2013-11-22
Location
East Walpole, MA

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