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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

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

Reported: April 24, 2024 Initiated: March 13, 2024 #Z-1549-2024

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
8721 units
Distribution
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.¿
Location
Tarrytown, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 8721 units.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 24, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1549-2024.