BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    ADVIA Chemistry Systems Drug Calibrator I; For in vitro diagnostic use in the calibration of Phenobarbital_2 (PHNB_2), Phenytoin_2 (PHNY_2), and Theophylline_2 (THEO_2) methods on the ADVIA Chemistry systems. System Information: (For Information Only) The ADVIA Chemistry systems are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that can run tests on human serum, plasma, or urine in random access and batch modes for in vitro diagnostic use. The ADVIA Chemistry systems are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that can run tests on human serum, plasma, or urine in random access and batch modes for in vitro diagnostic use.

    Recall: Z-1321-2015 · Initiated January 19, 2015

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1321-2015
    Event Number
    70410
    Firm
    Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
    FEI Number
    2432235
    Product Code
    JIX
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    January 19, 2015
    Posted
    March 25, 2015
    Terminated
    September 21, 2015
    Address
    511 Benedict Ave, Tarrytown, NY, 10591-5005

    Description

    ADVIA Chemistry Systems Drug Calibrator I; For in vitro diagnostic use in the calibration of Phenobarbital_2 (PHNB_2), Phenytoin_2 (PHNY_2), and Theophylline_2 (THEO_2) methods on the ADVIA Chemistry systems. System Information: (For Information Only) The ADVIA Chemistry systems are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that can run tests on human serum, plasma, or urine in random access and batch modes for in vitro diagnostic use. The ADVIA Chemistry systems are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that can run tests on human serum, plasma, or urine in random access and batch modes for in vitro diagnostic use.

    Reason

    Incorrect calibrator lot values were assigned for ADVIA Chemistry Systems Drug Calibrator I, lot 3JD018, for the ADVIA Chemistry Systems Phenytoin 2 (PHNY_2) and Phenobarbital 2 (PHNB_2) assays which was the result of calibrator value miscalculation.

    Action

    Siemens issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction, on/about January 19, 2015, notifying customers about the product, problem, and action to be taken. Customers were instructed to update the calibrator values for Drug Calibrator 1, Lot 3JD018. All customerswere requested to complete and return the Effectiveness Check questionnaire attached to the Urgent Medical Device Correction letter within (30) days. Field service personnel have been sent an SKB (Service Knowledge Base) describing the issue and instructing them how to deal with customer questions. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local Siemens technical support representative. For questions regarding this recall call 914-631-8000.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada and Mexico.

    Quantity

    657