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Health product recall

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
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
2040 Enterprise Blvd. West
Sacramento
95691
California
UNITED STATES