Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics ADVIA Centaur TnI-Ultra Assay, Troponin Immunoassay, 500 tests - Part/Catalog # 02790309, and 100 tests - Part/Catalog # 02789602. For in vitro diagnostic use, Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics, Tarrytown, NY 10591 Recall

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

Incorrect results: Falsely elevated Troponin values have been reported which are inconsistent with the patient's clinical picture and test negative by other Troponin assays.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

Two Support Bulletins (078N0361-01 & 078N0361-02) were sent by e-mail to all affected Siemens Diagnostics Branches to inform them of this issue. The first one was sent on 6/07/07 and the second one was sent on 7/05/07. Two Customer Bulletins (078D0647-01 & 078D0651-01) were sent by e-mail to the Siemens Diagnostics Branches for communication with the affected customers. The first one was sent on 6/07/07 and the second one was sent on 7/05/07. These bulletins state that if a false positive is suspected, the sample should be diluted and retested.