ADVIA Centaur¿ Folate (FOL)
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: ADVIA Centaur¿ Folate; acid, folic, radioimmunoassay; SMN 10310308; 10325366; 10331250 Lot codes: ADVIA Centaur Folate (REF) Lot # 03460256 09302256 81236256 09294257 30152258 ADVIA Centaur Folate (100 Test) Lot # 76793256 85114256 96368256 05299257 99361257 19045258 25443258 40856260 ADVIA Centaur Folate (500 test) Lot # 73249256 76207256 85113256 00245257 00495257 03779257 05298257 99360257 19042258 19043258 19044258 31130258 36171260
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- Concentrations for the level of biotin that does not interfere is not currently listed in the instruction for use for the Dimension Vista CTNI, Dimension Vista MMB, Dimension Sirolimus, ADVIA Centaur FOL, ADVIA Centaur aHBcM and the following IMMULITE assays, 3gAllergy Specific IgE, anti-HBc, BR-MA (CA15-3), CEA, Folic Acid, Gastrin, OM-MA (CA125), Thyroglobulin, and Vitamin B12, and these assays are susceptible to interference from biotin.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
ADVIA Centaur¿ Folate (FOL)
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
ADVIA Centaur¿ Folate; acid, folic, radioimmunoassay; SMN 10310308; 10325366; 10331250 Lot codes: ADVIA Centaur Folate (REF) Lot # 03460256 09302256 81236256 09294257 30152258 ADVIA Centaur Folate (100 Test) Lot # 76793256 85114256 96368256 05299257 99361257 19045258 25443258 40856260 ADVIA Centaur Folate (500 test) Lot # 73249256 76207256 85113256 00245257 00495257 03779257 05298257 99360257 19042258 19043258 19044258 31130258 36171260
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1689-2018
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