The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0609-2016·Announced 2016-01-13

Siemens Acute Care CTNI TestPak Barcode Scanning Recall

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc is recalling 5,558 units of the Acute Care CTNI TestPak because barcode labels may not scan on Stratus CS systems.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a functional defect (barcode scanning) rather than a direct physical injury or high-risk pathogen, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity issue.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc is recalling 5,558 units of the Siemens Acute Care CTNI TestPak, an in vitro diagnostic test used to measure cardiac troponin I in heparinized plasma. The recall is due to a defect where the cartridge barcode labels may not scan on Stratus CS systems.

The affected products are identified by Catalog Number CCTNI and SMN 10445071. Specific lot numbers involved in this recall include 235151002, 235159002, 235166002, 235173002, 235208002, 235215002, 235222002, 235229002, 235236002, 235243002, 235250002, 235257002, 235278002, and 235285002.

These products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States, Canada, Australia, and various countries in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Healthcare facilities should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and contact Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc for further instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
Siemens Acute Care CTNI TestPak-in vitro diagnostic test for the measurement of cardiac troponin I in heparinized plasma Catalog Number: CCTNI SMN: 10445071
Affected units
5,558

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (12)

  • Lot Numbers: 235151002
  • 235159002
  • 235166002
  • 235173002
  • 235208002 235215002
  • 235222002
  • 235229002
  • 235236002
  • 235243002 235250002
  • 235257002
  • 235278002
  • 235285002

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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Same manufacturer · Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

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Same hazard · scanning defect

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