FDA Recall Terminated

IMMULITE 2000 Progesterone; Catalog Number: L2KPW2 L2KPW6; Siemens Material Number: 10381181, 10381170 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE and IMMULITE 1000 Analyzers - for the quantitative measurement of progesterone in serum as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ovaries or placenta.

Recall: Z-1421-2017 · Initiated January 4, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1421-2017
Event Number
76212
Firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
FEI Number
1219913
Product Code
JLS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
January 4, 2017
Terminated
July 18, 2019
Address
333 Coney St, East Walpole, MA, 02032-1516

Description

IMMULITE 2000 Progesterone; Catalog Number: L2KPW2 L2KPW6; Siemens Material Number: 10381181, 10381170 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE and IMMULITE 1000 Analyzers - for the quantitative measurement of progesterone in serum as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ovaries or placenta.

Reason

DHEA-S causes falsely elevated progesterone results.

Action

Siemens sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) letter dated January 4, 2017 to all affected Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics customers in the United States dated . An Urgent Field Safety Notice (UFSN) was sent out for distribution to all customers outside the United States on January 4, 2017. These letters identified the affected product problem and actions to be taken. For questions contact your local Siemens Customer Care Center or your local Siemens Technical support.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution including Puerto Rico

Quantity

11963