BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    ADVIA Chemistry A1c_3 Calibrators, Catalog Number 10491408, IVD --- COMMON/USUAL NAME: ADVIA Chemistry A1c_3 Calibrators Shipping or unit package: Level 1: 2 x 0.5 g; Level 2: 2 x 0.5 g; Level 3: 2 x 0.5 g; Level 4: 2 x 0.5 g -- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. Tarrytown, NY 10591 --- System Information: 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. For in vitro diagnostic use in the calibration of A1c_3 (A1c_3 and A1c_3M) and Total Hemoglobin_3 (tHb_3 and tHb_3M) methods on ADVIA Chemistry systems.

    Recall: Z-2135-2013 · Initiated July 30, 2013

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2135-2013
    Event Number
    65868
    Firm
    Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
    FEI Number
    2432235
    Product Code
    LCP
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Software design
    Initiated
    July 30, 2013
    Posted
    September 3, 2013
    Terminated
    February 28, 2017
    Address
    511 Benedict Ave, Tarrytown, NY, 10591-5005

    Description

    ADVIA Chemistry A1c_3 Calibrators, Catalog Number 10491408, IVD --- COMMON/USUAL NAME: ADVIA Chemistry A1c_3 Calibrators Shipping or unit package: Level 1: 2 x 0.5 g; Level 2: 2 x 0.5 g; Level 3: 2 x 0.5 g; Level 4: 2 x 0.5 g -- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. Tarrytown, NY 10591 --- System Information: 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. For in vitro diagnostic use in the calibration of A1c_3 (A1c_3 and A1c_3M) and Total Hemoglobin_3 (tHb_3 and tHb_3M) methods on ADVIA Chemistry systems.

    Reason

    Siemens confirmed that the ADVIA Chemistry Systems HbA1c method exhibits a positive bias of up to 12% for patient and CAP survey samples due to over-recovery when using A1c_3 Calibrator lots 1MD014, 1BD063, and 2GD014. The established ranges of CAP Survey Samples GH2-04, GH2-05 and GH2-06 and IFCC sample recoveries use 7% from the established mean as their acceptance criteria. This is the criterion that was used during testing to confirm the customer complaints. Depending upon quality control limits this issue may not have been detected..

    Action

    Siemens sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated July 30, 2013, to all affected customers via FedEx (for US consignees). The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to discontinue use and discard any of the affected reagent kit lots. Customers werealso requested to complete and return the Effectiveness Check questionnaire attached to the Urgent Medical Device Correction letter within thirty (30) days. Field service personnel were sent an SKB (Service Knowledge Base) describing the issue and instructing them how to deal with customer questions. Customers were instructed to contact their Siemens Technical Solutions Center or their local Siemens technical support representative for questions. For questions regarding this recall call 914-524-2955.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Puerto Rico and internationally to Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, Vatican City, and Vietnam.

    Quantity

    US: 1546 units; Foreign: 518 units