Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 15269 |
| Brand Name: | Siemens Berichrom Heparin |
| Model: | Catalogue Number: OWLD11 |
| Affected: | Lot numbers; 42007, 42082, 42483 and 42569 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Siemens Healthcare (NZ) Ltd Millennium Centre, Part Level 2, Building A 600 Great South Road Ellerslie AUCKLAND 1051 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 310 300 |
| Manufacturer: | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products GmbH |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has confirmed that the above lots have shown reduced on board stability while used on BCS/BCS XP System or Sysmex CA-7000 System as demonstrated by testing appropriate controls |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be destroyed |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 26/8/2013 |
