Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

N Latex HCY REAGENT Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. Due to The firm confirmed a reduced once-opened and on-board...

Date: January 11, 2017
Company: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

N Latex HCY REAGENT, REF/Catalog OPAX03 /SMN 10445973 , IVD Product Usage: In-vitro diagnostic reagents for the quantitative determination of total homocysteine (HCY) in human serum, heparinized plasma and EDTA plasma by means of particle-enhanced immunonephelometry with BN II and BN ProSpec System. The device can assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients suspected of having hyperhomocysteinemia and homocystinuria.

Quantity: US: 62 kits; Foreign: 290 kits

Why Was This Recalled?

The firm confirmed a reduced once-opened and on-board stability for N Latex Homocysteine (HCY) OPAX03 lot 802907632 that may result in erroneously reduced or elevated homocysteine values. The stability issue may lead to higher than expected lot-to-lot variation and an impaired product performance.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report