Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc recalls IMMULITE 1000 Estradiol Test Code E2 Catalog Number: LKE21, LKE21(D), LKE25 SMN: 10381132, 10702832, 10381142 Product U…

Recall date

January 13, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1242-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution  US Nationwide , AR, AU, AU, BD, BO, BR, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, DO, EC, EG, HK, ID, IE, IL, IN, JP, KR, LK, LY, MX, MY, NI, NP, NZ, PE, PH, PY, SA, SG, SV, TH, TW, UY, VE, VN, and ZA.

Why it was recalled

The drug fulvestrant (Faslodex¿) may cause falsely elevated estradiol results.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

IMMULITE 1000 Estradiol Test Code E2 Catalog Number: LKE21, LKE21(D), LKE25 SMN: 10381132, 10702832, 10381142 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE¿ and IMMULITE 1000 Analyzers - for the quantitative measurement of estradiol in serum, as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of various hormonal sexual disorders