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Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. recalls Atellica CH Iron3 - IVD use in the quantitative measurement of iron in human serum and plasma (lithium heparin and sodiu
Recalled April 24, 2024 · FDA recall Z-1549-2024 · Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Hazard
Potential for falsely elevated Chol_2, LDLC, and Trig_2 results on the Atellica CH and Atellica CI analyzers when the previous result in the cuvette was Iron3. Results in a positive bias ranging from 2-16% -impacts calibrator, quality control (QC), and patient results. · FDA Class II
Units
8721 units
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Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Curacao, St¿Eus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, ¿ Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, ¿¿¿¿ New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, U.A.E., United¿Kingdom.¿
Description
Potential for falsely elevated Chol_2, LDLC, and Trig_2 results on the Atellica CH and Atellica CI analyzers when the previous result in the cuvette was Iron3. Results in a positive bias ranging from 2-16% -impacts calibrator, quality control (QC), and patient results.
Product
Atellica CH Iron3 - IVD use in the quantitative measurement of iron in human serum and plasma (lithium heparin and sodium heparin) using the Atellica¿ CI Analyzer and Atellica¿ CH Analyzer Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11537211
Manufacturer(s)
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →