ADVIA Centaur XP and ADVIA Centaur XPT Anti-HBe2 (aHBe2) 50T- In vitro diagnostic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of antibodies to the e antigen of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) in human pediatric (2-21 years old) and adult serum, EDTA plasma, or lithium heparin. Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10720831

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    UDI: (01)00630414167923(10)B34847(17)20230309 (01)00630414167923(10)B34848(17)20230309 (01)00630414167923(10)B35113(17)20230629. Lot Numbers: B34847, B34848, B35113. Affects all current and future lots of the ADVIA Centaur XP and ADVIA Centaur XPT HBeAg assay until a solution is Implemented.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Anti-HBe2 (aHBe2) interference with the Hepatitis B e Antigen (HBeAg) Assay, leads to elevated or reactive Hepatitis B e Antigen (HBeAg) results on samples that are non-reactive when HBeAg testing follows aHBe2 testing, regardless of whether both tests are performed on the same sample
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

ADVIA Centaur XP and ADVIA Centaur XPT Anti-HBe2 (aHBe2) 50T- In vitro diagnostic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of antibodies to the e antigen of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) in human pediatric (2-21 years old) and adult serum, EDTA plasma, or lithium heparin. Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10720831

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

UDI: (01)00630414167923(10)B34847(17)20230309 (01)00630414167923(10)B34848(17)20230309 (01)00630414167923(10)B35113(17)20230629. Lot Numbers: B34847, B34848, B35113. Affects all current and future lots of the ADVIA Centaur XP and ADVIA Centaur XPT HBeAg assay until a solution is Implemented.

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-1143-2023

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