Recall Z-2966-2026

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Ltd. · initiated July 13, 2026

Class II Open, Classified

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Siemens Healthineers Immulite 2000 Systems SYP Syphilis Screen REF(s):L2kSY2/10489085; L2KSY6/10488319 IVD, RxOnly

Codes / lots: Lot Code: D387/UDI(s):L2KSY2-00630414999791; L2KSY6 - 00630414999807

Reason for recall

Syphilis Screen assay may contain a negative patient bias resulting in low reactive patient results being reported as nonreactive.

FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm

Action taken

On July 13, 2026, Siemens Healthineers issued a Urgent Medical Device Correction to affected consignees via FedEx. Siemens asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Review this letter with your Medical Director to determine the appropriate course of action, including for any previously generated results, if applicable. 2.Discontinue use and discard the affected kit lot. 3. Review your current inventory to determine your laboratory s replacement needs and provide this information to Siemens Healthineers for reporting to the authorities. 4. Complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check Form attached to this letter within (30) days. 5.Retain this letter with your laboratory records and forward this letter to those who may have received the affected product(s).

Details

Recall number
Z-2966-2026
Initiated
July 13, 2026
Posted by FDA
August 14, 2026
Product code
LIP – Enzyme Linked Immunoabsorption Assay, Treponema Pallidum
Quantity
478 units
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, NJ, NY and the countries of Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cura-ao, St.¿Eus Cyprus, France, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Romania, Russian¿Fed., Saudi¿Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South¿Africa, Spain, U.A.E., Ukraine, United¿Kingdom, Uzbekistan.¿¿¿¿¿
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Ltd., Caernarfon

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-2965-2026 Class IISiemens Healthineers Immulite 2000 Systems SYP Syphilis Screen REF:L2KSY2(D)/10471981…Syphilis Screen assay may contain a negative patient bias resulting in low reactive patient results being… 07/13/2026Open, Classified