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Class 2 Device Recall Siemens Factor VIII Chromogenic Assay |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
November 19, 2015 |
Date Posted |
December 22, 2015 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 15, 2017 |
Recall Number |
Z-0468-2016 |
Recall Event ID |
72752 |
510(K)Number |
K884544
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Product Classification |
Test, qualitative and quantitative factor deficiency - Product Code GGP
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Product |
Factor VIII Chromogenic Assay, REF/Catalog No. B4238-40, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10445729, IVD. --- CLASSIFICATION NAME: Test, Qualitative and Quantitative Factor Deficiency |
Code Information |
Lot Number 44637, exp. 2016-11-30 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. 511 Benedict Ave Tarrytown NY 10591-5005
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For Additional Information Contact |
Ms. Elizabeth Bernasconi 914-524-2495
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Factor VIII Chromogenic Assay Lot 44637 is showing an increased occurrence of irregular curves when used for measurement on Sysmex CA-1500, CA-7000, CS-2000i, CS-2100i, CS-5100 Systems. This could lead, under certain circumstances, to an erroneously increased result with a Factor VIII Chromogenic Assay.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Employee error |
Action |
Siemens sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter dated November 19, 2015, to all affected customers . The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
Actions to be Taken by Customers:
If you are using the affected lot of Factor VIII Chromogenic Assay on a Sysmex CA-1500 or CA-7000 System, please discontinue use. - Due to a different detection principle, the use on BCS and BCS XP is not affected and you can continue using the product on BCS / BCS XP. - Complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check attached to this letter within 30 days. - Review your inventory of this product to determine your laboratorys replacement needs and to provide information to Siemens for reporting to the authorities. --- Corrective Action: The Factor VIII Chromogenic Assay Lot Number 44637 kits were placed on product hold on August 19, 2015, at the Siemens Distribution Centers. For further questions, please call ( 914) 524 - 2495. |
Quantity in Commerce |
Domestic: 52 kits, Foreign: 623 kits |
Distribution |
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the state of : Massachusetts and to the countries of : Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Serbia, Spain and Sweden. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = GGP and Original Applicant = BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP.
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