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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2014-RN-00873-1
Product Name/Description Dade Innovin Reagent. An in vitro diagnostic medical device (IVD)
(Prothrombin time assay)

Affected lot numbers that have been supplied: 539267, 539267B, 539273, 539280, 539281, 539298, 539301, 539303A, 539305, 539306, 539309

ARTG Number: 178501
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date 12/09/2014
Responsible Entity Siemens Ltd Diagnostics Division
Reason/Issue Siemens have identified that majority of current lots of this product are affected by reduced reagent stability after reconstitution.. Affected lots were identified before release during regular quality control processes and became part of an extended testing program to verify reagent stability. There has been no impact on product performance within the reduced stability.
Recall Action Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions Siemens is advising end users that reduced in use stability claims will be indicated on a ‘Pink Note’ included with the kits. This action has been closed-out on 31/05/2016.
Contact Information 1800 310 300 - Siemens Technical Support Centre