Events

Recall of IMMULITE, IMMULITE 1000, IMMULITE 2000, IMMULITE 2000 XPi

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    69588
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-0212-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-10-20
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-11-13
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-03-31
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=130998
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Multi-analyte controls, all kinds (assayed) - Product Code JJY
  • Reason
    A typographical error regarding the expiration date was identified in the control module instructions for use.
  • Action
    Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter October 17, 2014, to US customers, and an Urgent Field Safety Notice issued October 16, 2014, outside the US. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers are advised to review the notice with their medical directors. Customers should discard the control module IFU listed in table 1 and refer to table 2 for the list of revised IFU versions as noted on the notice. Finally, the customers should check the system for the expiration date and if correct, no further action is required. Field Correction Effectiveness Check should be returned via fax (312) 275-7795 within 30 days. For further questions please call 914-631-8000.

Device

IMMULITE, IMMULITE 1000, IMMULITE 2000, IMMULITE 2000 XPi
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog Number: LCLCM, Lot Number: 0019, Siemens Material Number: 10385383, IFU Reference: PILCLCM-11 {24}, 2014-02-19; PINLCLCM-11{24}, 2014-02-19; PIELCLCM-9{24}, 2014-02-19
  • Product Classification
    Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution including the states of FL, KY, MN, MA, PA, UT, NY, VA and CA., and the countries of Algeria, Australia, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameron, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Macedonia, Mexico, Netherlands,Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Rep. Korea, Romania, Russian Fed, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tadjikistan, Taiwan,Turkey, Unit. Arab Emir and Vietnam.
  • Product Description
    IMMULITE Calcitonin Control Module (IMMULITE, IMMULITE 1000, IMMULITE 2000, IMMULITE 2000 XPi) || For in vitro diagnostic use with IMMULITE¿ Systems Analyzers  for the quantitative measurement of calcitonin (thyrocalcitonin) in human serum or heparinized plasma, as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving the thyroid and parathyroid glands, including carcinoma and hyperparathyroidism.
  • Manufacturer
    Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

Manufacturer

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., 511 Benedict Ave, Tarrytown NY 10591-5005
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Siemens Ag
  • Source
    USFDA