ADVIA Centaur Cortisol 50T (Material Number 10994924), ADVIA Centaur Cortisol 250T (Material Number 10994926), and ADVIA Centaur Cortisol REF 250T (Material Number 10994927). In vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of cortisol in human serum, plasma (EDTA and lithium heparin), and urine.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    ADVIA Centaur Cortisol (50T) UDI-DI: 00630414602943; Kit Lot Numbers: 49741344 07241346 88318346 29109348 and higher; ADVIA Centaur Cortisol 250T UDI-DI: 00630414602950; Kit Lot Numbers: 49742344 88319346 29108348 and higher; ADVIA Centaur Cortisol (REF) 250T UDI-DI: 00630414598659; Kit Lot Numbers: 75474344 11352346 and higher
  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:
There is a negative bias with urine patient samples and urine cortisol Quality Control (QC) results intermittently out of range low.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

ADVIA Centaur Cortisol 50T (Material Number 10994924), ADVIA Centaur Cortisol 250T (Material Number 10994926), and ADVIA Centaur Cortisol REF 250T (Material Number 10994927). In vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of cortisol in human serum, plasma (EDTA and lithium heparin), and urine.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

ADVIA Centaur Cortisol (50T) UDI-DI: 00630414602943; Kit Lot Numbers: 49741344 07241346 88318346 29109348 and higher; ADVIA Centaur Cortisol 250T UDI-DI: 00630414602950; Kit Lot Numbers: 49742344 88319346 29108348 and higher; ADVIA Centaur Cortisol (REF) 250T UDI-DI: 00630414598659; Kit Lot Numbers: 75474344 11352346 and higher

Official Source

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View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1505-2023

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