ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1271-2012 ยท JHX Fluorometric Method, Cpk Or Isoenzymes

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 CK-MB LKMB --- Catalog number: LKMB1 (100 tests), LKMB5 (500 tests) --- Test code: CMB Color: Dark Blue. For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE and IMMULITE 1000 Analyzers --- for the quantitative measurement of creatine kinase isoenzyme MB (CK-MB) in heparinized plasma or serum, as an aid in patient management and the assessment of prognosis of myocardial infarction

DateMar 21, 2012 (initiated Jan 25, 2012)
StatusTerminated
ReasonSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics has observed that the median for the reference range with current kit lots of the CK-MB assay differs from the guidelines published in the Instructions for Use (IFU). This difference applies to all IMMULITE platforms.
Root causeNonconforming Material/Component
ActionSiemens sent an "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" letter dated January 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product , problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Siemens recommends that customers reestablish their own medians and reference ranges, in line with the recommendations made in the IFU for these products. A Field Correction Effectiveness Check form was included for customers to complete and return to the firm. Customers with questions or who need additional information should contact their Siemens Technical Solutions Center.
DistributionWorldwide Distribution.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K004002IMMULITE CK-MB, MODEL LKMB1 (100 TESTS), LKMB5 (500 TESTS); IMMULITE 2000 CK-MB, MODEL L2KMB2 (200 TESTS), L2KMB6 (600)
Diagnostic Products Corp., Feb 14, 2001