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ADVIA Chemistry Microalbumin_2 (¿ALB_2) -For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative measurement of microalbumin in human urine on ADVIA Chemistry systems/ Atellica CH and Atellica CI Analyzers.

Reported: September 25, 2024 Initiated: August 15, 2024 #Z-3170-2024

Product Description

ADVIA Chemistry Microalbumin_2 (¿ALB_2) -For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative measurement of microalbumin in human urine on ADVIA Chemistry systems/ Atellica CH and Atellica CI Analyzers.

Reason for Recall

Atellica CH Microalbumin_2 (¿ALB_2) and the ADVIA Chemistry Microalbumin_2 (¿ALB_2) are not meeting the High-Dose Hook Effect claim/Prozone Effect claim as stated in the Instructions for Use (IFU) on the Atellica CH, Atellica CI Analyzers, ADVIA 1800 Chemistry Systems, ADVIA 2400 Chemistry Systems, and ADVIA Chemistry XPT Systems, may result in erroneously depressed microalbumin patient results.

Details

Units Affected
19645 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bosnia Herzeg, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cura¿ao, St. Eus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong¿Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New¿Zealand, Norway, Oman, P.R.¿China, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic¿Korea, Romania, Russian¿Fed., Saudi¿Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South¿Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, U.A.E, United¿Kingdom, Uruguay, Vietnam, Zaire. ¿¿¿¿¿¿
Location
Tarrytown, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
ADVIA Chemistry Microalbumin_2 (¿ALB_2) -For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative measurement of microalbumin in human urine on ADVIA Chemistry systems/ Atellica CH and Atellica CI Analyzers.. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 19645 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Atellica CH Microalbumin_2 (¿ALB_2) and the ADVIA Chemistry Microalbumin_2 (¿ALB_2) are not meeting the High-Dose Hook Effect claim/Prozone Effect claim as stated in the Instructions for Use (IFU) on the Atellica CH, Atellica CI Analyzers, ADVIA 1800 Chemistry Systems, ADVIA 2400 Chemistry Systems, and ADVIA Chemistry XPT Systems, may result in erroneously depressed microalbumin patient results.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 25, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-3170-2024.

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