Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2023 - (Recall #: Z-0949-2023)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2023.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

IMMULITE 2000 Thyroglobulin (US)- For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE 2000 Systems Analyzers (IMMULITE 2000/ IMMULITE 2000 XPi) for the quantitative measurement of thyroglobulin in serum or heparinized plasma, as an aid in monitoring patients who have undergone thyroidectomy. Catalog # L2KTY2(D) Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10381647

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: December 7, 2022

Date Posted: January 18, 2023

Recall Number: Z-0949-2023

Event ID: 91310

Reason for Recall:

Potential for Functional Sensitivity to not meet Instructions For Use (IFU) claims with the kit lots; control level one may result outside of published ranges; when control results are in range, users may observe increased imprecision with low level patient samples

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 717 kits

Code Information:

UDI: 00630414972084 Kit Lots: D431, D433, D434, D435, and D436

Distribution Pattern:

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Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated