IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Systems, Third Generation PSA, Catalog Number/REF LKUP1, SMN 10380956 (OUS...
FDA Recall #Z-1119-2017 — Class II — December 21, 2016
Product Description
IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Systems, Third Generation PSA, Catalog Number/REF LKUP1, SMN 10380956 (OUS Kit Catalog) Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE¿ and IMMULITE 1000 Analyzers for the quantitative measurement of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in human serum, as an aid in the detection of prostate cancer when used in conjunction with digital rectal examination (DRE) in men aged 50 years or older. This assay is further indicated as an adjunctive test to aid in the management of prostate cancer patients.
Reason for Recall
Negative bias with IMMULITE¿ /IMMULITE¿ 1000 Third Generation PSA (prostate-specific antigen) kit. The investigation by Siemens has confirmed that patient samples exhibit an average negative bias of approximately -22% with a range of -16% to -27% for samples recovering from 0.08 to 16.2 ng/mL.
Recalling Firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. — Tarrytown, NY
Classification
Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Product Type
Devices
Product Quantity
1379 kits (190 kits in U.S.A and 1189 Kits internationally) in total
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Denmark, Brazil, Croatia and Germany
Code Information
Lot Numbers: 1) 0336 - Expiration date 2017-01-31 2) 0337 - Expiration date 2017-02-28 3) 0338 - Expiration date 2017-05-31
Status
Terminated
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated