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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Atellica CH Ethyl Alcohol, Test Code ETOH, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 11097501, UDI 00630414596112. The product is an ethyl alcohol assay, IVD use.

Reported: April 1, 2020 Initiated: February 14, 2020 #Z-1599-2020

Product Description

Atellica CH Ethyl Alcohol, Test Code ETOH, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 11097501, UDI 00630414596112. The product is an ethyl alcohol assay, IVD use.

Reason for Recall

The assay may exhibit a positive bias in QC and patient results within the 10-day pack calibration interval.

Details

Units Affected
1124
Distribution
Domestic distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution to Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Curacao, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, U.A.E., Uruguay, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
Location
Tarrytown, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Atellica CH Ethyl Alcohol, Test Code ETOH, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 11097501, UDI 00630414596112. The product is an ethyl alcohol assay, IVD use.. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 1124.
Why was this product recalled?
The assay may exhibit a positive bias in QC and patient results within the 10-day pack calibration interval.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 1, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1599-2020.