IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Systems Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Assay, REF/Catalog Number LKPTS1, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10706279 (US); Catalog Number LKPS1, SMN 10380960 and Catalog Number LKPS5, SMN 10380949 (OUS); IVD --- Origin: UK Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Ltd. Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL554EL UK For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE /IMMULITE 1000/IMMULITE 2000/2000 XPi Analyzers for the quantitative measurement of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in human serum, as an aid in the detection of prostate cancer when used in conjunction with digital rectal examination (DRE) in men aged 50 years or older. This assay is further indicated as an adjunctive test to aid in the management of prostate cancer patients.

Reason: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed that the IMMULITE/ IMMULITE 1000 Systems PSA assays are not meeting the current High-dose Hook Effect expectation in the Instructions for Use.

Code information: All lots LKPS1/LKPS5 - Lots 443, 445, 446 LKPTS1 - Lot D116

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