This page has been archived on the Web

Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available.

Health product recall

Advia Chemistry Enzyme 2 Calibrator

Starting date:
July 18, 2017
Posting date:
August 15, 2017
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-64212

Reason

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed a positive bias of up to 41% in quality control and patient results for aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and aspartate aminotransferase concentrated (AST_C) assays following calibration with Advia Chemistry Enzyme 2 Calibrator Lots 6JD079 and 6MD042. Only aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and aspartate aminotransferase concentrated (AST_C) assays are affected. All other assays (ALT, ALT_C, ALTP5P, ALTP_C, ASTP5P and ASTP_C) using the Advia Chemistry Enzyme 2 Calibrator are not impacted.

Affected products

Advia Chemistry Enzyme 2 Calibrator

Lot or serial number

6JD079
6MD042

Model or catalog number

10916058

Companies

Manufacturer
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
511 Benedict Ave
Tarrytown
10591
UNITED STATES