In vitro Diagnostic-Clinitest hCG Cassette Pregnancy Test, Radio immunoassay for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) test system Product Number: 1760 The Clinitest hCG Pregnancy Test is for in vitro diagnostic use as a qualitative method in the rapid detection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine specimens.
FDA Recall Z-1715-2008 · Posted 2008-09-01
Recalling FirmSiemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJHI
Date Initiated2008-04-04
Date Terminated2012-03-15
Product Quantity8180
Reason for Recall
False negative hCG results due to decreased sensitivity
Firm Action
Siemens notified Distributors ( Distributor Bulletin Urgent Field Safety Notice) and end-users (Customer Bulletin Urgent Field Safety Notice) Clinitest hCG Cassette Recall by letter dated 4/3/08. Users are requested to, discontinue use, discard the product, and immediately contact Siemens technical support representative or distributor for replacement cassettes from a different lot.
If you have any question or have not received the recall notification, contact your local Siemens Distributor Relations Representative or Siemens Technical Support at 877-229-3711 option 13 then 5.
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.