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Health product recall

Iron Flex Reagent Cartridge

Starting date:
October 2, 2012
Posting date:
October 29, 2012
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public (GP), Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-15167

Recalled Products:

Iron Flex Reagent Cartridge

Reason

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed the potential for falsely elevated results with Iron Flex Reagent cartridges when tests are processed from a well set contaminated with iron from environmental sources. All lots of Iron Flex Reagent cartridges have the potential for this issue.

Affected products

Iron Flex Reagent Cartridge

Lot or serial number

More than 10 digits, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

K3085

Companies
Manufacturer
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.