Siemens Total Iron Binding Capacity (IBCT) Flex Reagent Cartridge. An in vitro diagnostic test intended to quantitatively measure Total Iron Binding Capacity in human serum.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10444944, Catalog number DF84 -- lot numbers BA3016, EXP 2013-01-16; EC3045, EXP 2013-02-14; EA3073, EXP 2013-03-14; DC3102, EXP 2013-04-12; FC3122, EXP 2013-05-02; EA3157, EXP 2013-06-06; BB3184, EXP 2013-07-03; EC3219, EXP 2013-08-07; EC3220, EXP 2013-08-08; GA3248, 2013-09-05; and FB3290, EXP 2013-10-17
  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:
The analytical sensitivity claim of 6 ug/dL (1.1 umol/L) in the Instructions for Use (IFU) is no longer valid. Siemens is conducting a voluntary corrective action for Dimension Total Iron Binding Capacity (IBCT) to modify the analytical sensitivity claim to 36 ug/dL (6.44 umol/L).
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Siemens Total Iron Binding Capacity (IBCT) Flex Reagent Cartridge. An in vitro diagnostic test intended to quantitatively measure Total Iron Binding Capacity in human serum.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10444944, Catalog number DF84 -- lot numbers BA3016, EXP 2013-01-16; EC3045, EXP 2013-02-14; EA3073, EXP 2013-03-14; DC3102, EXP 2013-04-12; FC3122, EXP 2013-05-02; EA3157, EXP 2013-06-06; BB3184, EXP 2013-07-03; EC3219, EXP 2013-08-07; EC3220, EXP 2013-08-08; GA3248, 2013-09-05; and FB3290, EXP 2013-10-17

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0933-2013

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