T3F, Free T3 Assay, REF/Catalog Number LKF31, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10381626; an IVD Immunoassay kit for use with the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Analyzers --- Shipping or unit package: 100, 200, 500 and 600 test kits --- Origin: UK Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Ltd. Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4EL UK. For the quantitative measurement of Free T3 in serum, as an aid in the clinical assessment of thyroid status.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Lot Numbers 353, 354
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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
- Reason for Recall:
- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics confirmed customer complaints regarding an increase in the number of euthyroid patients (those with normal function of the thyroid) demonstrating values above the recommended normal range as published in the Instructions For Use for the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 and/or IMMULITE 2000/IMMULITE 2000 XPi for several lots of Free T3 kits. A positive bias in quality control results was also observed, but the values may remain within the established ranges.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
T3F, Free T3 Assay, REF/Catalog Number LKF31, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10381626; an IVD Immunoassay kit for use with the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Analyzers --- Shipping or unit package: 100, 200, 500 and 600 test kits --- Origin: UK Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Ltd. Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4EL UK. For the quantitative measurement of Free T3 in serum, as an aid in the clinical assessment of thyroid status.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lot Numbers 353, 354
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0867-2014
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