B¿R¿A¿H¿M¿S KRYPTOR compact REACT recall (Brahms GmbH)
Medical deviceClass IIOngoing
Summary: Brahms GmbH is recalling B¿R¿A¿H¿M¿S KRYPTOR compact REACT, REF: 89986, used with B¿R¿A¿H¿M¿S PlGF Plus KRYPTOR, REF: 859075N, and run on the B¿R¿A¿H¿M¿S KRYPTOR compact PLUS analyzers. in vitro diagnostic test for Placental Growth Factor. Reason: Customers have observed quality control values out of range at the lowest quality control level (QC Level 1) for the PIGF assay which require troubleshooting steps to resolve. If Quality Controls are not performed according to the Instructions for Use, the underestimation of QC1 may go undetected and could contribute to falsely elevated sFlt-1/PlGF ratio results. A falsely elevated sFlt-1/PlGF ratio may result in a higher-risk classification for progression to preeclampsia with severe features potentially leading to intensified clinical monitoring.
What is being recalled
B¿R¿A¿H¿M¿S KRYPTOR compact REACT, REF: 89986, used with B¿R¿A¿H¿M¿S PlGF Plus KRYPTOR, REF: 859075N, and run on the B¿R¿A¿H¿M¿S KRYPTOR compact PLUS analyzers. in vitro diagnostic test for Placental Growth Factor
Why
Customers have observed quality control values out of range at the lowest quality control level (QC Level 1) for the PIGF assay which require troubleshooting steps to resolve. If Quality Controls are not performed according to the Instructions for Use, the underestimation of QC1 may go undetected and could contribute to falsely elevated sFlt-1/PlGF ratio results. A falsely elevated sFlt-1/PlGF ratio may result in a higher-risk classification for progression to preeclampsia with severe features potentially leading to intensified clinical monitoring.
How serious is it
Class II is the middle level: using or being exposed to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where it was sold
Worldwide distribution. US states: NC, TX, MN, UT, NY, FL, OH, IL, CT, CA, GA. Other countries: DE, AT, AL, AU, BG, BR, CA, CH, CZ, DK, EC, ET, ES, FR, GB, GR, HK, HU, ID, IL, IT, KW, KZ, LT, MK, ML, MX, NL, NO, PA, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, TH, TU, TW, UA, ZA (states named: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Texas, Utah)
How to tell if yours is affected
REF: 89986, UDI-DI: 04260157638976, Lots: 40102+R78, 40102+R79, 40102+R80. REF: 859075N, UDI-DI: 04260157632196, All Lots.
What to do
Check the model, lot or serial numbers above against your device. If yours is affected, contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider before you stop using a device you rely on.
Recall facts
| Recall number | Z-1795-2026 |
| Category | Medical device |
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Severity | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall started | March 12, 2026 |
| Reported | April 15, 2026 |
| Company | Brahms GmbH |
| Company location | Hennigsdorf, Germany |
| Initiated by | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Quantity | 5,524 |
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