—#144641

Product

ADVIA Chemistry Triglyceride_2, concentrated; TRIG_c; Catalog # SMN # 10697575. For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative measurement of triglycerides in human serum and plasma on ADVIA Chemistry systems.

FDA product code: CDT — Lipase Hydrolysis/Glycerol Kinase Enzyme, Triglycerides
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers: K133067
Affected lot / code info: Kit lots 348297 & 359932.

Why it was recalled

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed the ADVIA Chemistry Triglyceride concentrated reagent (TRIG_c) does not meet Instructions For Use (IFU) linearity claims at the upper limit of the assay range as it approaches end of shelf life for lots # 348297 and 359932.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Siemens mailed an Urgent Field Safety Notice, dated March 2016, to customers confirming the ADVIA Triglyceride concentrated reagent (TRIG_c) does not meet Instructions for Use (IFU) linearity claim at the upper limit of the assay range as it approaches end of shelf life for lots # 348297 and 359932. Siemens asked customers to discontinue use of and discard kits from the two referenced lots, complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check attached to the letter within 30 days. Customers were to review their inventory to determine their laboratory 's replacement needs. Customers are asked to retain the letter for their records and forward a copy to anyone that received the product. Customers may contact Siemens Customers Service or their local technical support.

Recalling firm

Firm: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Address: 511 Benedict Ave, Tarrytown, New York 10591-5005

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of CA, TN, UT, OK, FL, MI, MN, NY, CT, NC, KS, TX, CO, WA, NM, and OR; and, the countries of Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany. Great Britain, Italy, Latvia, Netherland, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Czech Republic, India, New Zealand, Thailand, Turkey, and Russian Fed.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2016-03-07
Terminated: 2017-12-01
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #144641. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.