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Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc: IMMULITE/ IMMULITE 1000 Progesterone; Catalog Number: LKPW1; Siemens Material Number: 10381128 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE2000 Systems Analyzers- for the quantitative measurement of progesterone in serum, as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ovaries or placenta.

Recall number
Z-1420-2017
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
Product
IMMULITE/ IMMULITE 1000 Progesterone; Catalog Number: LKPW1; Siemens Material Number: 10381128 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE2000 Systems Analyzers- for the quantitative measurement of progesterone in serum, as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ovaries or placenta.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2017-01-04
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2019-07-18
Reason
DHEA-S causes falsely elevated progesterone results.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Siemens sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) letter dated January 4, 2017 to all affected Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics customers in the United States dated . An Urgent Field Safety Notice (UFSN) was sent out for distribution to all customers outside the United States on January 4, 2017. These letters identified the affected product problem and actions to be taken. For questions contact your local Siemens Customer Care Center or your local Siemens Technical support.
Quantity
9076
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including Puerto Rico
Lot, serial or model codes
LKPW1 kit lot 0245 LKPW1 kit lot 0246 LKPW1 kit lot 0247 LKPW1 kit lot 0248 LKPW1 kit lot 0249
510(k) numbers
["K932955"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JLS
Firm FEI
1219913
Firm city
East Walpole
Firm state
MA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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