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Siemens Healthineers Immulite 2000 Systems SYP Syphilis Screen REF(s):L2kSY2/10489085; L2KSY6/10488319 IVD, RxOnly

FDA Recall Z-2966-2026 · Posted 2026-08-14

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeLIP
Date Initiated2026-07-13
Product Quantity478 units

Reason for Recall

Syphilis Screen assay may contain a negative patient bias resulting in low reactive patient results being reported as nonreactive.

Firm Action

On July 13, 2026, Siemens Healthineers issued a Urgent Medical Device Correction to affected consignees via FedEx. Siemens asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Review this letter with your Medical Director to determine the appropriate course of action, including for any previously generated results, if applicable. 2.Discontinue use and discard the affected kit lot. 3. Review your current inventory to determine your laboratory s replacement needs and provide this information to Siemens Healthineers for reporting to the authorities. 4. Complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check Form attached to this letter within (30) days. 5.Retain this letter with your laboratory records and forward this letter to those who may have received the affected product(s).

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, NJ, NY and the countries of Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cura-ao, St.¿Eus Cyprus, France, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Romania, Russian¿Fed., Saudi¿Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South¿Africa, Spain, U.A.E., Ukraine, United¿Kingdom, Uzbekistan.¿¿¿¿¿

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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