Syva Emit Methotrexate Assay, is a homogeneous enzyme immunoassay intended for use in the quantitative analysis of methotrexate in human serum or plasma.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot # F1, F2, G1, G2, H1, and H2
  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:
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics confirmed that Syva Emit Methotrexate Application (DVMTX.1) for Dimension Vista System does not meet On-Board Stability claim of 20 hours. Testing using reagent at the end of the 20 hours On-Board Stability has shown that values of methotrexate for patient and quality control samples increased.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Syva Emit Methotrexate Assay, is a homogeneous enzyme immunoassay intended for use in the quantitative analysis of methotrexate in human serum or plasma.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot # F1, F2, G1, G2, H1, and H2

Distribution:

Distributed in: MI, FL, NJ, NY, DC, CA, GA, MT, VA, NC, TX, PA

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1618-2016

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