Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Brahms GmbH B¿R¿A¿H¿M¿S Kryptor compact React, REF: 89986 recall: Customers have observed quality control values out of range at the lowest

Recall published 6 months ago

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.

The hazard: Device safety concern

This is a device enforcement record. Check whether the remedy is a correction, a software update or a removal before changing anything.

What the notice says: 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.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1795-2026
Published
April 15, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Brahms GmbH
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
5,524
Distribution
Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah
Made in
Germany
Lot / code info
REF: 89986, UDI-DI: 04260157638976, Lots: 40102+R78, 40102+R79, 40102+R80. REF: 859075N, UDI-DI: 04260157632196, All Lots.
UPC codes
04260157638976, 04260157632196

Products covered by this recall

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

Check your product

The notice names 8 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 04260157638976
  • 04260157632196

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 40102
  • s. — 5
  • 524

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 89986
  • 859075N
  • UDI-DI

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Brahms GmbH — This is a device enforcement record. Check whether the remedy is a correction, a software update or a removal before changing anything.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.
  3. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  4. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.

Replacements, repairs and reimbursement

Device remedies run through the supply chain, so the route depends on who sold you the unit.

  • Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.
  • If the device was billed to insurance or Medicare, the replacement is usually billed the same way; you should not face a second deductible for a recall.
  • Keep every piece of correspondence. If a recalled device caused harm, that paper trail is what a claim rests on.
  • Consumer-purchased devices such as monitors and test kits are normally replaced free, with return shipping paid.

Company contact: Brahms GmbH — Neuendorfstr. 25, Hennigsdorf

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Brahms GmbH medical devices recalled?

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. Customers have observed quality control…

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 04260157638976, 04260157632196; lot code 40102, s. — 5, 524; model number 89986, 859075N, UDI-DI. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Ohio and others.

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