[Recalled] T3F, Free T3 Assay, REF/Catalog Number LKF31, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10381626; an IVD Immunoassay kit for use with the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Analyzers --- Shipping or unit package: 100, 200, 500 and 600 test kits --- Ori
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | T3F, Free T3 Assay, REF/Catalog Number LKF31, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10381626; an IVD Immunoassay kit for use with the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Analyzers --- Shipping or unit package: 100, 200, 500 and 600 test kits --- Origin: UK Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Ltd. Llanberis, Gwyned |
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| Brand / manufacturer | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-0867-2014 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 27 August 2013 |
| EAN / barcode | 10381626 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics confirmed customer complaints regarding an increase in the number of euthyroid patients (those with normal function of the thyroid) demonstrating values above the recommended normal range as published in the Instructions For Use for the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 and/or IMMULITE 2000/IMMULITE 2000 XPi for several lots of Free T3 kits. A positive bias in quality control results was also observed, but the values may remain within the established ranges.
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
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