Class 3 Device Recall IMMULITE, IMMULITE 1000, IMMULITE 2000, IMMULITE 2000 XPi

• Date Initiated by Firm: October 20, 2014
• Date Posted: November 13, 2014
• Recall Status: Terminated on March 31, 2017
• Recall Number: Z-0212-2015
• Recall Event ID: 69588
• 510(K)Number: K023304
• Product Classification: Multi-analyte controls, all kinds (assayed) - Product Code JJY
• Product: 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.
• Code Information: 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
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.; 511 Benedict Ave; Tarrytown NY 10591-5005
• For Additional Information Contact: 914-631-8000
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: A typographical error regarding the expiration date was identified in the control module instructions for use.
• FDA Determined Cause: Error in labeling
• 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.
• Quantity in Commerce: 2212 units (92 units domestically & 2120 units internationally)
• 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.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = JJY