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IMMULITE 2000 Thyroglobulin (OUS). For in vitro diagnostic… recallZ-0950-2023 · Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. · initiated Dec 7, 2022

Open, Classified

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

Potential for Functional Sensitivity to not meet Instructions For Use (IFU) claims with the kit lots; control level one may result outside of published ranges; when control results are in range, users may observe increased imprecision with low level patient samples

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

Siemens Healthcare issued An Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) to US affected customers by FedEx beginning 12/08/2022. An Urgent Field Safety Notice (UFSN) was issued to OUS Siemens reporting sites with affected customers, for distribution and regional reporting to their local competent authorities beginning on 12/07/2022. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Discontinue use and discard Thyroglobulin kit lots listed in Table 1. Please review this letter with your Medical Director, including consideration for review of previously generated results as outlined above in Risk to Health. Complete and return Field Correction Effectiveness Check Form attached to this letter within 30 days. Review your inventory of these products determine your laboratory s replacement needs and to provide information to Siemens Healthineers for reporting to the authorities. If you have received any complaints of illness or adverse events associated with the products listed in Table 1, immediately contact your local Siemens Healthineers Customer Care Center or your local Siemens Healthineers technical support representative. Please retain this letter with your laboratory records and forward this letter to those who may have received this product. If you have any questions, please contact your Siemens Healthineers Customer Care Center or your local Siemens Healthineers technical support representative.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0950-2023
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Dec 7, 2022
Posted by the FDA
Jan 11, 2023
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Quantity
7,543 kits
Product code
MSW
FDA submissions
K982468
Distribution
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Product description

IMMULITE 2000 Thyroglobulin (OUS). For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE 2000 Systems Analyzers for the quantitative measurement of thyroglobulin in serum or heparinized plasma, as an aid in monitoring patients who have undergone thyroidectomy. Catalog # Catalog # L2KTY2 Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10381648

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

UDI: 00630414962252 Kit Lots: 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, and 436.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K982468 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 91310).

Sources and updates

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