Terminated

PSA Assays for use in the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Systems Analyzers, Catalog Numbers LKPS1, LKPS5 and LKPTS1(D); and in the IMMULITE 2000/2000XPi Systems Analyzers, Catalog Numbers L2KPS2, L2KPS6, L2KPTS2(D) and L2KPTS6(D). IVD Immunoassay kits in the following sizes: 100, 200, 500 and 600 test kits; For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 and the IMMULITE 2000/ 2000 XPi Systems Analyzers. PMA # P930027/ Device Listing # D002374. Product Usage: 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. For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 and the IMMULITE 2000/ 2000 XPI Systems Analyzers

FDA Recall Z-2047-2013 · Posted 2013-08-23

Recalling FirmSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics

Recall StatusTerminated

Product CodeMFT

Date Initiated2013-06-26

Date Terminated2017-02-28

Product Quantity24,361 kits

Reason for Recall

Customers complained of a positive bias in patient results on the IMMULITE/ IMMULITE 1000 and the IMMULITE 2000/ 2000 XPi PSA assay when compared against the IMMULITE /IMMULITE 1000 3rd Generation PSA assay. Siemens has confirmed an overall average positive bias of approximately 20% to 23% across the assay range relative to the WHO 96/670 with the IMMMULITE Systems PSA Assay. This positive bias is observed in patient values and the Siemens Tumor Marker controls (TMCO). Other commercially available controls may show this bias.

Firm Action

Seimens sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letters to US consignees via FedEx and an Urgent Field Safety Notices were sent to the foreign consignees starting on June 26, 2013. In addition, Support Bulletins were distributed to Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics service personnel describing the issue and instructing them how to deal with customer questions. Customers were informed to discontinue use, discard the kits remaining in inventory and there are no replacement PSA kits available at this time. Siemens is instructing customers to contact their local Siemens representative for assistance with determining appropriate PSA testing solutions for your laboratory.

Root Cause

Software design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including Puerto Rico and the countries of: Albania, Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia- Herzegovinia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Camaroon, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Coast Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, South Africa, Rep. of Korea (S), Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, The Netherlands, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, White Russia, Venezuela, and Vietnam.

Official Source

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