Recall Z-0827-2018 ยท GJA Test, Thrombin Time
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
BC Thrombin Reagent Kit Lot Number 46751; UDI - 008427680131024675120180908 and BC Thrombin Reagent Kit Lot Number 47184; UDI -008427680131024718420190221; BC Thrombin Reagent; Test, Thrombin Time Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use. Reagent for the quantitative determination of the thrombin time in citrated human plasma.
| Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The BC Thrombin Reagent kit lot 46751 (contains Thrombin Reagent lot 517468) and kit lot 47184 (contains Thrombin Reagent lot 517469) produce unexpected prolonged Thrombin Time (TT) results for expected normal samples, and may recover above the upper limit of normal (< 21 sec.) as stated within the IFU (Instruction For Use). |
| Root cause | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | Siemens sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated October 2017 to affected customer. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken by the customer. Customers are requested to complete and return the Effectiveness Check questionnaire attached to the Urgent Medical Device Correction letter and the Urgent Field Corrective Action letter within 30 days. For questions contact your Siemens Customers Care Center or local Siemens technical support representative. |
| Quantity | 7631 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Finland, France (incl. Guadeloupe, Martinique, Reunion, French Guinea overseas departments), Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabi |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K970645 | BC THROMBIN REAGENT Behring Diagnostics, Inc., May 19, 1997 |