—#111446

Product

Siemens ADVIA Centaur Multi-Diluent 1 - Used for automated dilutions for the ADVIA Centaur BNP and TSH3 Ultra assays when on-board the ADVIA Centaur or ADVIA Centaur XP systems. Catalog Numbers: 2 Pack REF 07907174 (110312) 6 Pack REF 07293184 (110313). Used for automated dilutions for the ADVIA Centaur BNP and TSH3 Ultra assays when on-board the ADVIA Centaur or ADVIA Centaur XP systems.

FDA product code: NBC — Test, Natriuretic Peptide
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers: K031038, K083844
Affected lot / code info: Lot # Expiry Date 2 Pack 76129 22 JUN 2012 77542 22 JUN 2012 78696 22 JUN 2012 80828 26 SEP 2012 80857 26 SEP 2012 81441 26 SEP 2012 82189 26 SEP 2012 83647 26 SEP 2012 84772 26 SEP 2012 86037 13 JAN 2013 86783 13 JAN 2013 88712 13 JAN 2013 90056 13 JAN 2013 91002 13 JAN 2013 93126 13 JAN 2013 6 Pack 76102 22 JUN 2012 76432 22 JUN 2012 77075 22 JUN 2012 78264 22 JUN 2012 79037 22 JUN 2012 81006 26 SEP 2012 82539 26 SEP 2012 83321 26 SEP 2012 84123 26 SEP 2012 85795 13 JAN 2013 86698 13 JAN 2013 88318 13 JAN 2013 89286 13 JAN 2013 90490 13 JAN 2013 91672 13 JAN 2013 93129 13 JAN 2013

Why it was recalled

Decrease in onboard dilution recovery when using Multi-Diluent 1 that has been stored on board the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP systems for for BNP and TSH3 Ultra assays

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

Siemens sent an "URGENT DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" dated July 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Field Correction Effectiveness Check Response Form was included for customers to complete and return via fax to (302) 631-7597. Contact your local Sales Representative for questions regarding this notice.

Recalling firm

Firm: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
Address: 333 Coney St, East Walpole, Massachusetts 02032-1516

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Croatia, Denmark, Ecuduar, Egypt,Guatemala, Hong Kong,India,Ireland, Israel,India, Japan,Korea, Mexico, Malyasia, Peru, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia,Singapore, Thailand,Uruguay, Viet Nam, and South Africa.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-07-25
Posted by FDA: 2012-09-06
Terminated: 2015-11-04
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #111446. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.