FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-0648-2013
Immunoradiometric assay. Device is an immunoradiometric assay designed for the quantitative measurement of thyroid stimulating hormone (thyrotropin, TSH) in serum. It is intended strictly for in vitro diagnostic. Used as an aid in the assessment of thyroid status.
Published January 16, 2013 · Recall initiated: November 28, 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
The recall was initiated because Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics confirmed an under-recovery of dose values with some vials of Coat-A-Consta (CAC) IRMA TSH calibrators TSI4 (level B), TSI5 (level C), TSI6 (level D), TSI8 (level F), and TSI9 (level G) lot 035. The affected calibrator vials can be identified by a darker yellow color than normal. The TSI3 (level A), TSI7 (level E), and TSIX (level H)
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · E-Mail
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
- Distributor
- Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, GA, IL, IN, MI, MN, NY, and Puerto Rico. Internationally to Agentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Guatemala, South Korea, Philippines, Paraguay, Taiwan, and Uraguay,
- Lot
- Lots 742 and 743
- Risk classification
- Class III
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States
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