Z-1748-2017 Class II Terminated

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

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
April 12, 2017
Initiation Date
March 8, 2017
Termination Date
January 22, 2020
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
1900 kits

Product Description

Siemens ADVIA Centaur BR assay Cat No. 03896216, SMN 10334837 (5-pack/250 tests) BR Assay for CA 27.29 The ADVIA Centaur¿ BR assay is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative serial determination of cancer antigen CA 27.29 in human serum using the ADVIA Centaur¿, ADVIA Centaur¿ XP, and ADVIA Centaur¿ XPT systems. The test is intended for use as an aid in monitoring patients previously treated for Stage II or Stage III breast cancer. Serial testing for CA 27.29 in the serum of patients who are clinically free of disease should be used in conjunction with other clinical methods used for the early detection of cancer recurrence. The test is also intended for use as an aid in the management of breast cancer patients with metastatic disease by monitoring the progression or regression of disease in response to treatment.

Reason for Recall

Potential for the ADVIA Centaur Syphilis assay to interfere with the BR (CA 27.29) a assay on the ADVIA Centaur Systems

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) Internationally to Australia, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Cyprus, Japan, Spain

Code Information

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