Siemens ADVIA Centaur Multi-Diluent 1 - Used for automated dilutions for the ADVIA Centaur BNP and TSH3 Ultra assays when on-board the ADVIA Centaur or ADVIA Centaur XP systems. Catalog Numbers: 2 Pack REF 07907174 (110312) 6 Pack REF 07293184 (110313). Used for automated dilutions for the ADVIA Centaur BNP and TSH3 Ultra assays when on-board the ADVIA Centaur or ADVIA Centaur XP systems.
FDA Recall Z-2313-2012 · Posted 2012-09-06
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Recalling FirmSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeNBC
Date Initiated2012-07-25
Date Terminated2015-11-04
Product Quantity2 Packs = 15879 and 6 Packs = 7414
Reason for Recall
Decrease in onboard dilution recovery when using Multi-Diluent 1 that has been stored on board the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP systems for for BNP and TSH3 Ultra assays
Firm Action
Siemens sent an "URGENT DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" dated July 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Field Correction Effectiveness Check Response Form was included for customers to complete and return via fax to (302) 631-7597. Contact your local Sales Representative for questions regarding this notice.
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Croatia, Denmark, Ecuduar, Egypt,Guatemala, Hong Kong,India,Ireland, Israel,India, Japan,Korea, Mexico, Malyasia, Peru, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia,Singapore, Thailand,Uruguay, Viet Nam, and South Africa.
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.
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