ADVIA Chemistry A1c_3 CAL (Calibrator) for use on the ADVIA Chemistry Systems, REF/Catalog Number/Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10491408, IVD ADVIA Chemistry A1c_3 Calibrator Information: For in vitro diagnostic use in the calibration of A1c_3 (A1c_3 and A1c_3M) and Total Hemoglobin_3 (tHb_3 and tHb_3M) methods on ADVIA Chemistry systems. The ADVIA Chemistry systems are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that can run tests on human serum, plasma, or urine in random access and batch modes for in vitro diagnostic use.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lots 3HD044 (exp. 11/01/2015), and 3LD068 (exp. 01/01/2016)
  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
Reason for Recall:
The ADVIA Chemistry Systems A1c_3 method may exhibit a percent bias of -9% to +11% for hemoglobin (Hb)A1c samples when using A1c_3 Calibrator lots 3HD044 and 3LD068. Depending on quality control limits, this issue may not have been detected. NOTE: The percent bias range is a percentage of the HbA1c result. It is NOT absolute HbA1c units.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

ADVIA Chemistry A1c_3 CAL (Calibrator) for use on the ADVIA Chemistry Systems, REF/Catalog Number/Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10491408, IVD ADVIA Chemistry A1c_3 Calibrator Information: For in vitro diagnostic use in the calibration of A1c_3 (A1c_3 and A1c_3M) and Total Hemoglobin_3 (tHb_3 and tHb_3M) methods on ADVIA Chemistry systems. The ADVIA Chemistry systems are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that can run tests on human serum, plasma, or urine in random access and batch modes for in vitro diagnostic use.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lots 3HD044 (exp. 11/01/2015), and 3LD068 (exp. 01/01/2016)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2643-2014

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