Siemens ADVIA Centaur¿ Syphilis (SYPH) Assay , 200 ReadyPack Reference Number 10492493 Product Usage: The ADVIA Centaur Syphilis (SYPH) assay is an in vitro diagnostic immunoassay for the qualitative determination of antibodies to Treponema pallidum in human serum or plasma (EDTA, lithium or sodium heparinized, citrate) using the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP systems as an aid in the diagnosis of syphilis

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    US Lot Number/Exp. Date 85456003 2012-10-13; 86036003 2012-10-13; 87129003 2012-10-13; 88440003 2012-10-13; 90054004 2013-04-09; 90422004 2013-04-09. Outside the US: Kit lots, 77749002, 80615003, 82640003, 84120003, 85456003, 86036003, 87129003,88440003,90054004,90422004.
  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:
Syphilis Assay Interference with HBsAg 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¿ Syphilis (SYPH) Assay , 200 ReadyPack Reference Number 10492493 Product Usage: The ADVIA Centaur Syphilis (SYPH) assay is an in vitro diagnostic immunoassay for the qualitative determination of antibodies to Treponema pallidum in human serum or plasma (EDTA, lithium or sodium heparinized, citrate) using the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP systems as an aid in the diagnosis of syphilis

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

US Lot Number/Exp. Date 85456003 2012-10-13; 86036003 2012-10-13; 87129003 2012-10-13; 88440003 2012-10-13; 90054004 2013-04-09; 90422004 2013-04-09. Outside the US: Kit lots, 77749002, 80615003, 82640003, 84120003, 85456003, 86036003, 87129003,88440003,90054004,90422004.

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-2228-2012

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