FDA Recall Open, Classified

Atellica CH Urinary/Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein (UCFP), SMN 11097543

Recall: Z-0180-2022 · Initiated September 20, 2021

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0180-2022
Event Number
88784
Firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FEI Number
2432235
Product Code
CEK
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
September 20, 2021
Address
511 Benedict Ave, Tarrytown, NY, 10591-5005

Description

Atellica CH Urinary/Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein (UCFP), SMN 11097543

Reason

The firm has confirmed the potential for Atellica CH Urinary/Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein reagent carryover impacting Enzymatic Hemoglobin A1c (A1c_E and A1c_EM) results. Falsely depressed Enzymatic Hemoglobin A1c results may affect consideration of intervention.

Action

On September 20, 2021, the firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Correction letters to impacted customers. Atellica customers were informed that the resolution of the issue will be implemented in SW v1.25.1. ADVIA customers were informed that the resolution of the issue will be implemented in AP Tool v1.11 and TDef v.1.07. These updates will be available soon. In the interim, customers were provided additional instructions to work around the issue until the update is available. If you have any questions, please contact your Siemens Healthineers Customer Care Center or your local Siemens Healthineers technical support representative.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution.

Quantity

1402 (US); 2941 (OUS)