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Health product recall

Fibrintimer (2013-11-11)

Starting date:
November 11, 2013
Posting date:
December 17, 2013
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-37203

Recalled products

A. Fibrintimer 

Reason

Incorrect standard human plasma (SHP) predilution in the title line of the standard calibration curve table in the application sheets of all endogenous coagulation factors were detected in reference guide versions 3.00, 3.01, 3.02. The stated predilutions do not fit to the recommended dilution set of the last calibration curve point.

Affected products

A. Fibrintimer 

Lot or serial number

All lots

Model or catalog number
  • OVKF03
Companies
Manufacturer
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products GmbH
Emil-Von-Behring-Str. 76
Marburg
35041
GERMANY