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Health product recall

Versant HCV Genotype 2.0 Kit (LIPA) (2014-07-09)

Starting date:
July 9, 2014
Posting date:
July 22, 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-40599

Recalled Products

Versant HCV Genotype 2.0 Kit (LIPA) 

Reason

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has become aware of a problem with the substrate component. The vial containing the substrate is defective and the cap does not fit securely, allowing substrate reagent to leak out of the vial if it is not stored upright at all times. The leakage could present itself as an empty or under filled substrate reagent. No evidence shows that this problem will impact the quality of any test results produced from this reagent. This issue has been investigated and confirmed by them manufacturer.

Affected products

Versant HCV Genotype 2.0 Kit (LIPA) 

Lot or serial number
  • 238273
  • 240475
Model or catalog number

06719382

Companies
Manufacturer

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.

511 Benedict Ave.

Tarrytown

10591

New York

UNITED STATES