FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-0506-2013
Siemens Healthcare BNP (8-type Natriuretic Peptide) 500 Test kit 02816634 100 Test 02816138 10309045, 10309044 028 Intended Use For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in human plasma using the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP systems. This assay is indicated for the measurement of plasma BNP as an aid in the diagnosis and assessment of the severity of heart failure. In patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), this test, in conjunction with other known risk factors, can also be used to predict survival as well as to predict the likelihood of future heart failure.
Published December 19, 2012 · Recall initiated: November 14, 2012
Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
Operating range of the ADVIA Centaur systems is 18¿C to 30¿C (64.4¿F to 86.0¿F), a change in room temperature may increase or decrease assay results, depending on the specific assay and ADVIA Centaur system used.
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
- Distributor
- Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to the following countries: Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Belgium Bosnia Herzeg. Brazil Canada Chile COLOMBIA Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Ireland Italy Japan Kazakhstan Latvia Lithuania Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Caledonia Norway Oman P.R. China Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Rep. of Yemen Republic Korea Reunion Romania Russian Fed. Saudi Arabia Serbia Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey U.A.E. United Kingdom Uruguay Vietnam
- Lot
- All lot codes
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States
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