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Z-0880-06

Stratus CS STAT Fluorometric Analyzer BHCG DilPak (CBHCG-D) in vitro diagnostic

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. / initiated 2006-04-03 / Terminated

Dade Behring , Inc. began a recall of Stratus CS STAT Fluorometric Analyzer BHCG DilPak (CBHCG-D) in vitro diagnostic on . The reason FDA records is "Foil sealing of the DilPak may occlude the pipet tip resulting in insufficient aspiration of fluids. Erroneous test results may be generated without an associated error code. Test results may be falsely elevated or...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0880-06
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
Product
Stratus CS STAT Fluorometric Analyzer BHCG DilPak (CBHCG-D) in vitro diagnostic.
Product code
DHA System, Test, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Reason for recall
Foil sealing of the DilPak may occlude the pipet tip resulting in insufficient aspiration of fluids. Erroneous test results may be generated without an associated error code. Test results may be falsely elevated or depressed, and the magnitude of the inaccuracy may vary based on the degree of occlusion.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Customers were provided clear written instructions (04/06/2006) to discontinue use and discard remaining inventory of products over 2 months old. In addition, each customer is being contacted by phone as an effectiveness verification. Recalling firm is also instructing Stratus CS customers to process all samples and dilutions in duplicate.
Quantity in commerce
1151 cartons of 5 DilPaks
Distribution
Nationwide to hospitals and government accounts in addition to International accounts in Canada, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, UAE, India, Japan, Denmark, and Australia.
Product codes and lots
Lot # 945297002; 945332002; 946011002; 946044002