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Turbo Troponin I For in vitro diagnostic use for the quantitative measurement of troponin I in serum, heparinized or EDT

FDA device recall Z-0801-2015 · posted 2014-12-12 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Action taken
The firm, Siemens, sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated October 27, 2014 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to discontinue use of and discard the kit lots listed; review this letter with your Medical Director, complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check attached to this letter within 7 days via fax to: the Customer Care Center at (312) 275-7795; report any complaints or AE associated with the product to your local Siemens Customer Care Center or your local Siemens technical support representative; contact your local Siemens technical support representative to discuss alternative Siemens solutions; retain this letter with your laboratory records, and forward this letter to those who may have received this product. If you have any questions, contact your local Siemens technical support representative or 914-524-3074.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Status
Terminated
Product code
MMI
Quantity affected
3,622 kits (3,572 domestic and 50 internationally)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US distribution in states of: CO, FL, MN, MT, and NY; and countries of: Algeria, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Columbia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Germany,
Date initiated
2014-10-27
Date posted
2014-12-12
Date terminated
2017-03-10
Location
Tarrytown, NY

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