Siemens Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Calibrators, catalog number 7B019UL The Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Ca...

FDA Recall #Z-0665-2013 — Class III — December 6, 2012

Recall #Z-0665-2013 Date: December 6, 2012 Classification: Class III Status: Terminated

Product Description

Siemens Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Calibrators, catalog number 7B019UL The Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Calibrators are intended for use with the Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Barbiturate and Benzodiazepine Assays as a reference for the semi-quantitative analis of barbiturates and benzodiazepines in human serum.

Reason for Recall

Incorrect expiration date was assigned to the D1 lot of Emit(R) tox(TM) Serum Calibrators. The correct expiration date is 2013-12-31. The incorrect assigned expiration date is 2014-12-31.

Recalling Firm

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. — Newark, DE

Classification

Class III — Not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

1,998 cartons

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution to the following states: AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX and WI.

Code Information

Lot D1

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated