FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#121533

Product

ADVIA Centaur Intact PTH Calibrator (6 pack); Catalog Number: SMN 10492387 For in vitro diagnostic use in calibrating Intact PTH assays on the ADVIA Centaur Systems.

FDA product code
CEWRadioimmunoassay, Parathyroid Hormone
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers
K020217
Affected lot / code info
Kit Lot: 14136A16 04 Mar 2014

Why it was recalled

PTH Calibrator packaged with only high calibrator.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Packaging

Action the firm took

Packaging error was brought to Siemens' attention through escalations received from (3) customers in the United States. Internal Investigation confirmed the issue was limited to the five (5) kits distributed to these customers. As the customers were aware of the issue and non affected product was provided to the customers to use during Siemens' investigation, no further communication was warranted.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide Distribution including MD, PA, and CT.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-08-16
Posted by FDA
2013-11-06
Terminated
2014-02-13
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #121533. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.