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Health product recall

Behring Nephelometer System-N Latex B2-Microglobulin (2015-07-21)

Starting date:
July 21, 2015
Posting date:
August 10, 2015
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-54556

Affected Products

A. Behring Nephelometer System-N Latex B2-Microglobulin

Reason

Siemens healthcare diagnostics has confirmed complaints about calibration issues when using the identified lots. Affected reagent vials show partial flocculation.

Affected products

A. Behring Nephelometer System-N Latex B2-Microglobulin

Lot or serial number
  • 44696
  • 44800
  • 44834
Model or catalog number
  • OQWU15
Companies
Manufacturer
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Gmbh
Emil-Von-Behring-Str. 76
Marburg
35041
GERMANY