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Device product

SHBG IMMULITE 2000/IMMULITE 2000 XPi For the in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE 2000 Systems Analyzers-For the quantitative measurement of SHBG in serum, as aid in the differential diagnosis of hirsutism.

Z-2166-2017

January 31, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Event
Event 76770
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
9100 kits
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2166-2017

Official wording

Reason: Certain lots of Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) do not meet the thirty (30) day open vial adjustor stability claim when reconstituted and stored at 2-8¿C, as published in the Instructions for Use (IFU). Adjustors stored at 2-8C after 14 days may show a bias in patient samples and quality control falling outside of published ranges. Lookback not recommended.

Code information: Lot Numbers: 1) 357, 2) 358, 3) 360, 4) 361 & 5) 363 Expiration Dates: 1) 2017-01-30, 2) 2017-03-31, 3) 2017-04-30, 4) 2017-05-31 & 5) 2017-06-30

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Certain lots of Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) do not meet the thirty (30) day open vial adjustor stability claim when reconstituted and stored at 2-8¿C, as published in the Instructions for Use (IFU). Adjustors stored at 2-8C after 14 days may show a bias in patient samples and quality control falling outside of published ranges. Lookback not recommended.