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Z-1154-2023 Class II Ongoing

Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. — East Walpole, MA

FDA device recall Z-1154-2023 was initiated by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. on January 9, 2023 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Negative bias occurred when whole blood calibration (Atellica IM Fol or ADVIA Centaur FolateBA/FolBA) used to test serum samples. The recall status is ongoing. Affected quantity: 124 kits.

Recall Details

Product Type: Devices
Report Date: March 1, 2023
Initiation Date: January 9, 2023
Termination Date: N/A
Voluntary/Mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity: 124 kits

Product Description

ADVIA Centaur Folate 500 test kit (REF)-For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of folate in human serum and red blood cells. Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10331250 Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10325366

Reason for Recall

Negative bias occurred when whole blood calibration (Atellica IM Fol or ADVIA Centaur FolateBA/FolBA) used to test serum samples.

Distribution Pattern

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Code Information

UDI: (01)00630414454597(10) 16277336(17)20230320; (01)00630414454597(10) 23278336 (17)20230320; (01)00630414454597(10)25958336(17)20230320; (01)00630414454597(10)63092344(17)20230726. Lot Numbers: 16277336, 23278336, 25958336, 63092344 and higher. Affects all current and future lots of the Advia Centaur Folate assay until the Instructions for Use are updated.

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