—#197426

Product

IMMULITE 2000 Thyroglobulin (US)- For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE 2000 Systems Analyzers (IMMULITE 2000/ IMMULITE 2000 XPi) for the quantitative measurement of thyroglobulin in serum or heparinized plasma, as an aid in monitoring patients who have undergone thyroidectomy. Catalog # L2KTY2(D) Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10381647

FDA product code: MSW — System, Test, Thyroglobulin
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Immunology
510(k) numbers: K982468
Affected lot / code info: UDI: 00630414972084 Kit Lots: D431, D433, D434, D435, and D436

Why it was recalled

Potential for Functional Sensitivity to not meet Instructions For Use (IFU) claims with the kit lots; control level one may result outside of published ranges; when control results are in range, users may observe increased imprecision with low level patient samples

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Siemens Healthcare issued An Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) to US affected customers by FedEx beginning 12/08/2022. An Urgent Field Safety Notice (UFSN) was issued to OUS Siemens reporting sites with affected customers, for distribution and regional reporting to their local competent authorities beginning on 12/07/2022. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Discontinue use and discard Thyroglobulin kit lots listed in Table 1. Please review this letter with your Medical Director, including consideration for review of previously generated results as outlined above in Risk to Health. Complete and return Field Correction Effectiveness Check Form attached to this letter within 30 days. Review your inventory of these products determine your laboratory s replacement needs and to provide information to Siemens Healthineers for reporting to the authorities. If you have received any complaints of illness or adverse events associated with the products listed in Table 1, immediately contact your local Siemens Healthineers Customer Care Center or your local Siemens Healthineers technical support representative. Please retain this letter with your laboratory records and forward this letter to those who may have received this product. If you have any questions, please contact your Siemens Healthineers Customer Care Center or your local Siemens Healthineers technical support representative.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

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Timeline

Recall initiated: 2022-12-07
Posted by FDA: 2023-01-11
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #197426. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.