Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 17461 |
| Brand Name: | Siemens Advia Centaur Calibrator E |
| Model: | Catalogue Numbers: 10309079 (2 pack), 10321075 (6 pack), 10335532 (6 pack-REF) |
| Affected: | Kit lots ending in 38 (exp 29-Nov-2014), and 39 (15-May-2015) |
| 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 Inc |
| Issue: | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has identified a positive bias for Calibrator E kit lots ending in 38 and 39 with the ADVIA Centaur Systems Cortisol and Progesterone assays compared to the respective master curves. The observed positive bias with ADVIA Centaur Systems Cortisol and Progesterone assays with Calibrator E kit lots ending in 38 and 39 does not impact their clinical utility. The biases affect regions of the curve that are not clinically relevant in the investigation or monitoring of endocrine disorders or other uses. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 1/10/2014 |
