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FDA Device recall Z-0646-2013

Immunoradiometric assay

On 2013-01-16 the FDA classified a Class III recall of Immunoradiometric assay by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, citing the recall was initiated because Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics confirmed an under-recovery of dose values with some vials of Coat-A-Consta (CAC) IRMA TSH calibrators TSI4 (level….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0646-2013
ClassificationClass III
Statusterminated
Initiated2012-11-28
Published2013-01-16
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanySiemens Healthcare Diagnostics
DistributionCA, GA, IL, IN, MI, MN, NY, PR

Product

Immunoradiometric assay. Device is an immunoradiometric assay designed for the quantitative measurement of thyroid stimulating hormone (thyrotropin, TSH) in serum. It is intended strictly for in vitro diagnostic. Used as an aid in the assessment of thyroid status.

Reason

The recall was initiated because Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics confirmed an under-recovery of dose values with some vials of Coat-A-Consta (CAC) IRMA TSH calibrators TSI4 (level B), TSI5 (level C), TSI6 (level D), TSI8 (level F), and TSI9 (level G) lot 035. The affected calibrator vials can be identified by a darker yellow color than normal. The TSI3 (level A), TSI7 (level E), and TSIX (level H)

Identifiers

code_infoLots 969 and 970

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0646-2013%22

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