Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Siemens Healthcare ADVIA Acid/Base Reagent 1 and 2 Kit containing Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc Due to Swollen acid bottles due to a trace metal...

Date: June 2, 2014
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

Siemens Healthcare ADVIA Acid/Base Reagent 1 and 2 Kit containing ADVIA Centaur Acid Reagent bottles, lot number: 454778 Kit Catalog Number: 112219 SMN: 10310026 Intended Use: In vitro diagnostic use. Acid Regent is a component of the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP instruments

Quantity: 3,839 kits

Why Was This Recalled?

Swollen acid bottles due to a trace metal contamination in the Acid Reagent bottles

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