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Siemens Stratus(R) CS Acute Care(TM) D-dimer Calibrator (DDM CalPak) lots 502058002 and 501318002 The Stratus(R) CS Acut

FDA device recall Z-2283-2012 · posted 2012-08-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Reason for recall
Siemens has confirmed that the Stratus(R) CS Acute Care(TM) D-Dimer CalPak calibrator lots 502058002 and 501318002 may exhibit SLOPE or CALCV error messages (instrument errors), which indicate calibration failures.
Action taken
SIEMENS sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated June 7, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. The letter included a response form to be faxed to the recalling firm at 302-631-8467 by the consignee. If customers experienced calibration failures, they were instructed to contact the Siemens Technical Solutions Center at 800-405-6473 for assistance. Customers were also asked to forward the notification to anyone to whom they may have distributed the affected product. For questions regarding this recall call 302-631-6311.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
DAP
Quantity affected
786 cartons
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution - USA including AK, AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI,
Date initiated
2012-06-07
Date posted
2012-08-28
Date terminated
2014-01-16
Location
Newark, DE

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