Z-1227-2017 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. — Tarrytown, NY

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
March 1, 2017
Initiation Date
January 11, 2017
Termination Date
June 12, 2018
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
US: 62 kits; Foreign: 290 kits

Product Description

N Latex HCY REAGENT, REF/Catalog OPAX03 /SMN 10445973 , IVD Product Usage: In-vitro diagnostic reagents for the quantitative determination of total homocysteine (HCY) in human serum, heparinized plasma and EDTA plasma by means of particle-enhanced immunonephelometry with BN II and BN ProSpec System. The device can assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients suspected of having hyperhomocysteinemia and homocystinuria.

Reason for Recall

The firm confirmed a reduced once-opened and on-board stability for N Latex Homocysteine (HCY) OPAX03 lot 802907632 that may result in erroneously reduced or elevated homocysteine values. The stability issue may lead to higher than expected lot-to-lot variation and an impaired product performance.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the state of Colorado and Foreign distribution to the following countries: Austria, Brazil, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain (UK), Italy, Kuwait, Latvia, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates.

Code Information

Lot 802907632, Exp. 2017-02-13