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Dade(R) Actin(R) FSL Activated PTT Reagent recallZ-1043-2012 · Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. · initiated Dec 19, 2011

Terminated All recalls posted in February 2012

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

The listed lots of Dade(R) Actin(R) FSL Reagent show an increase in Heparin sensitivity over the shelf life which is demonstrated by testing with Dade(R) Citrol(R) Heparin Control, low and high.

FDA root cause category: Unknown/Undetermined by firm

What the company is doing

Siemens sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated December 2011 to all customers of the affected lots. The letter identified the product, description of problem, and actions to be taken by the user. Dade Actin FSL customers were instructed to exercise one of two options: 1) If customers would like to continue working with their Dade(R) Actin FSL reagent lot (if one of the impacted lots) they must verify on a regular basis (monthly) that their therapeutic range is still valid, e.g. by using a Heparin containing control. In the case that it is not valid, they are to adjust their existing therapeutic range or establish a new one. 2) If customers decide not to continue working with the Dade(R) Actin(R) reagent lot (if one of the impacted lots) they are to contact their Siemens representative at 1-800-242-3233, option 5, for a replacement lot. Once they have established a new normal, therapeutic, and quality control ranges, they are to discard the remainder of the old lot. Customers were advised to complete the response form included to confirm receipt of Safety Notice and fax back to (302) 631-8467. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Technical Solutions Center at 1-800-242-3233, option 1.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1043-2012
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Dec 19, 2011
Posted by the FDA
Feb 16, 2012
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Quantity
24,672 Kits
Product code
GGW
FDA submissions
K863594
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and WY and the countries of Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Netherlands, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and Vietnam.

Product description

Dade(R) Actin(R) FSL Activated PTT Reagent Product Usage: Liquid purified soy and rabbit brain phosphatides with plasma activator. An activated partial thromboplastin reagent with increased sensitivity to lupus-like inhibitors for use in the determination of the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) and related coagulation procedures.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Catalog number B4219-1J, lot numbers 537360, 537374 and 547301; catalog number B4219-1, lot numbers 537360A, 537366, 537374A, 547301A, and 547306; catalog number B4219-2J, lot numbers 534362 and 537365; and catalog number B4219-2, lot numbers 537362A and 537365A.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

2 devices cleared under K863594 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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