Siemens ADVIA Centaur Folate (500 Test Kit Reference)- for IVD of folate in serum or red blood cell SMN: 10331250

Class I - Dangerous

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Recall Details

Company:
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
Reason for Recall:
Homocysteine Assay May Cause Elevated Results in the Folate Assay
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 Folate (500 Test Kit Reference)- for IVD of folate in serum or red blood cell SMN: 10331250

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Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0831-2020

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