CLASS II Device recall · Reported 19 Dec 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Siemens Healthcare Advia Centaur Folate recalled
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling Siemens Healthcare Advia Centaur Folate (FOL) 500 Test 06891541 100 Test 06367974, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 14 Nov 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0511-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63682
- Recalling firm
- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, East Walpole, MA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 14 Nov 2012
- FDA classified
- 11 Dec 2012
- Reported
- 19 Dec 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Potency & Assay
- Device type
- Test Kits & Diagnostics
Timeline
| 14 Nov 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Dec 2012 | Classified by FDA | +27 days |
| 19 Dec 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Operating range of the ADVIA Centaur systems is 18C¿ to 30¿C (64.4¿F to 86.0¿F), a change in room temperature may increase or decrease assay results, depending on the specific assay and ADVIA Centaur system used.
Potency and specification recalls happen when a batch tests outside its approved limits for strength, purity or dissolution, which can mean the dose delivered is higher or lower than labelled.
Product as listed by the FDA
Siemens Healthcare ADVIA Centaur Folate (FOL) 500 Test 06891541 100 Test 06367974 Ref Kit (US only) 09132781 Ref Kit (US only) 00203473 Intended Use For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of folate in serum or red blood cells using the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP systems.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to the following countries: Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Belgium Bosnia Herzeg. Brazil Canada Chile COLOMBIA Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Ireland Italy Japan Kazakhstan Latvia Lithuania Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Caledonia Norway Oman P.R. China Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Rep. of Yemen Republic Korea Reunion Romania Russian Fed. Saudi Arabia Serbia Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey U.A.E. United Kingdom Uruguay Vietnam
Questions about this recall
Is Siemens Healthcare Advia Centaur Folate (FOL) 500 Test 06891541 100 Test 06367974 recalled?
Yes. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics recalled Siemens Healthcare Advia Centaur Folate (FOL) 500 Test 06891541 100 Test 06367974 on 14 Nov 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0511-2013.
Why was it recalled?
Operating range of the ADVIA Centaur systems is 18C¿ to 30¿C (64.4¿F to 86.0¿F), a change in room temperature may increase or decrease assay results, depending on the specific assay and ADVIA Centaur system used.
Which lots are affected?
Al lot codes
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to the following countries: Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Belgium Bosnia Herzeg. Brazil Canada Chile COLOMBIA Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Ireland Italy Japan Kazakhstan Latvia Lithuania Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Caledonia Norway Oman P.R. China Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Rep. of Yemen Republic Korea Reunion Romania Russian Fed. Saudi Arabia Serbia Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey U.A.E. United Kingdom Uruguay Vietnam
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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