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Device product

N Latex IgM; In-vitro diagnostic reagent for the quantitative determination of IgM in human cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and in paired CSF/serum samples by means of particle-enhanced immunonephelometry using the BN II and BN ProSpec Systems. The determination of IgM aids in the evaluation of the patient's immune system.

Z-1289-2015

January 15, 2015

Class III

Product summary

Firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Event
Event 70385
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class III
Quantity
26
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1289-2015

Official wording

Reason: Complaints have been confirmed on failed proficiency testing due to serum samples recovering too low when using some N Latex IgM reagent kit lots 44018, 44019 and 44042.

Code information: Catalog # OQAC11, lots 44018, 44019 and 44042, expiration 4/3/2015

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution: US distribution in states of: UT , CO, CA , FL , NY , OH , NC and country of : Canada.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Complaints have been confirmed on failed proficiency testing due to serum samples recovering too low when using some N Latex IgM reagent kit lots 44018, 44019 and 44042.