| Type of Product |
Medical Device |
| TGA Recall Reference |
RC-2014-RN-00999-1 |
| Product Name/Description |
ADVIA Centaur Cleaning Solution. An in vitro diagnostic medical device (IVD).
Catalogue Number: 112748
Lot Numbers: 459356, 443105
Expiration Date: November 2014
ARTG Number: 174700 |
| Recall Action Level |
Hospital |
| Recall Action Classification |
Class III |
| Recall Action Commencement Date |
16/09/2014 |
| Responsible Entity |
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| Reason/Issue |
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed the ADVIA Centaur Systems Cleaning Solution, lots 459356 and 443105, has degraded at a higher than expected rate. Siemens have confirmed that there is sufficient concentration of sodium hypochlorite to ensure effective instrument cleaning at this time. |
| Recall Action |
Recall |
| Recall Action Instructions |
Siemens is advising their customers to discontinue use of and discard the affected kit lots. This action has been closed-out on 26/02/2016. |
| Contact Information |
1800 310 300 - Siemens Technical Support Centre |