Siemens ADVIA Centaur BR Assay: Catalog Number: US: REF 02419937 (10214722) (50 Tests); REF 03896216(10334837)(250 Tests) Not CE Marked; OUS: REF03204829(10310271)(50 Tests); REF 01157807(1 0314722) (250 Tests) CE Marked; REF 09010686 (10340081)(250 Tests). The ADVIA Centaur BR assay is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative serial determination of cancer antigen CA 27.29 in human serum using the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP systems. The test is intended for use as an aid in monitoring patients previously treated for Stage II or Stage Ill breast cancer. Serial testing for CA 27.29 in the serum of patients who are clinically free of disease should be used in conjunction with other clinical methods used for the early detection of cancer recurrence. The test is also intended for use as an aid in the management of breast cancer patients with metastatic disease by monitoring the progression or regression of disease in response to treatment.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    BR Assay for CA 27.29 BR Assay Kit Lots ReadyPack¿ Lot Number Ending in 198:. 89291198,86469198,85752198,88939198, 87757198, 85459198, 88319198, 86295198, 85194198 ReadyPack¿ Lot Number Ending in 202: 93573202, 91045202, 93664202, 90880202, 93157202,91126202,90494202. BR Assay for CA 15-3 ReadyPack BR Assay Kit Lots Lot Number Ending in 199: 87425199,85862199,86949199,85945199
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
Reason for Recall:
BR Assay for CA 27.29 Calibration Interval Change due quality control (QC) results outside of the expected ranges.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Siemens ADVIA Centaur BR Assay: Catalog Number: US: REF 02419937 (10214722) (50 Tests); REF 03896216(10334837)(250 Tests) Not CE Marked; OUS: REF03204829(10310271)(50 Tests); REF 01157807(1 0314722) (250 Tests) CE Marked; REF 09010686 (10340081)(250 Tests). The ADVIA Centaur BR assay is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative serial determination of cancer antigen CA 27.29 in human serum using the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP systems. The test is intended for use as an aid in monitoring patients previously treated for Stage II or Stage Ill breast cancer. Serial testing for CA 27.29 in the serum of patients who are clinically free of disease should be used in conjunction with other clinical methods used for the early detection of cancer recurrence. The test is also intended for use as an aid in the management of breast cancer patients with metastatic disease by monitoring the progression or regression of disease in response to treatment.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

BR Assay for CA 27.29 BR Assay Kit Lots ReadyPack¿ Lot Number Ending in 198:. 89291198,86469198,85752198,88939198, 87757198, 85459198, 88319198, 86295198, 85194198 ReadyPack¿ Lot Number Ending in 202: 93573202, 91045202, 93664202, 90880202, 93157202,91126202,90494202. BR Assay for CA 15-3 ReadyPack BR Assay Kit Lots Lot Number Ending in 199: 87425199,85862199,86949199,85945199

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0162-2013

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