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Z-0724-04

IMMULITE 2000 Intact PTH kit

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. / initiated 2004-02-23 / Terminated

Diagnostic Products Corp began a recall of IMMULITE 2000 Intact PTH kit on . The reason FDA records is "High bias noted in samples collected with EDTA. Indication is to not run samples with EDTA". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0724-04
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
Product
IMMULITE 2000 Intact PTH kit
Product code
CEW Radioimmunoassay, Parathyroid Hormone
Reason for recall
High bias noted in samples collected with EDTA. Indication is to not run samples with EDTA.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Recall was by letter mailed / faxed on February 23, 2004. Users are instructed to remove EDTA plasma samples for consideration for testing and correct instructions in the package insert.
Quantity in commerce
2416 kits
Distribution
North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, South Africa, Middle East. Domestic includes: VA Hospital, St. Louis MO VA Medical Center, Denver, CO VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA VA Medical Center, West Haven, CT Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington DC
Product codes and lots
Kit lots L2KPP 117 (exp date Aug 31 2004) and 118 (exp date Oct 31 2004)