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PSA Assays for use in the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Systems Analyzers Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Due to Customers complained of a positive bias in patient...

Date: June 26, 2013
Company: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
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 directly.

Affected Products

PSA Assays for use in the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Systems Analyzers, Catalog Numbers LKPS1, LKPS5 and LKPTS1(D); and in the IMMULITE 2000/2000XPi Systems Analyzers, Catalog Numbers L2KPS2, L2KPS6, L2KPTS2(D) and L2KPTS6(D). IVD Immunoassay kits in the following sizes: 100, 200, 500 and 600 test kits; For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 and the IMMULITE 2000/ 2000 XPi Systems Analyzers. PMA # P930027/ Device Listing # D002374. Product Usage: For the quantitative measurement of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in human serum, as an aid in the detection of prostate cancer when used in conjunction with digital rectal examination (DRE) in men aged 50 years or older. This assay is further indicated as an adjunctive test to aid in the management of prostate cancer patients. For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 and the IMMULITE 2000/ 2000 XPI Systems Analyzers

Quantity: 24,361 kits

Why Was This Recalled?

Customers complained of a positive bias in patient results on the IMMULITE/ IMMULITE 1000 and the IMMULITE 2000/ 2000 XPi PSA assay when compared against the IMMULITE /IMMULITE 1000 3rd Generation PSA assay. Siemens has confirmed an overall average positive bias of approximately 20% to 23% across the assay range relative to the WHO 96/670 with the IMMMULITE Systems PSA Assay. This positive bias is observed in patient values and the Siemens Tumor Marker controls (TMCO). Other commercially available controls may show this bias.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

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