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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1119-2013·Announced 2013-04-24

Siemens ADVIA Centaur Vitamin D Assay Recalled for Negative Bias

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling ADVIA Centaur Vitamin D Assay kits due to negative bias in patient samples.

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 test accuracy (negative bias) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. is recalling the ADVIA Centaur Vitamin D Assay (100 tests), Reference Number 10491994. The product is used for the quantitative determination of Vitamin D. A total of 3,871 units were distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because of negative bias in patient samples for Vitamin D. This issue may affect the accuracy of test results.

Healthcare facilities and laboratories should stop using the affected lots and contact Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics for further instructions. The affected lot numbers include Ready Pack Lots 134009, 134010, and 134011, along with specific kit lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the agency record.

The recalled product

Product
ADVIA Centaur Vitamin D Assay (100 tests); Reference Number: 10491994. For use in the quantitative determination of Vit D.
Affected units
3,871

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 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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