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Microscan NEG BP Combo Panel(2014-05-20)
- Starting date:
- May 20, 2014
- Posting date:
- June 5, 2014
- 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-39835
Recalled Products
Microscan NEG BP Combo Panel
Reason
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has received complaints regarding panel degradation with a portion of the MicroScan Neg Breakpoint Combo 34 (NBP34) panel lot 2014-05-28. Siemens investigation has confirmed that a portion of the panel lot was packaged with compromised foil pouches (punctures in the foil). The substrates on the panels packaged with the compromised foil may deteriorate overtime, due to exposure to additional moisture and heat.
Affected products
Microscan NEG BP Combo Panel
Lot or serial number
2014-05-28
Model or catalog number
B1017-404
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
2040 Enterprise Blvd. West
Sacramento
95691
California
UNITED STATES