MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC. ATELLICA IM VITAMIN B12 (VB12)

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	High Test Results (2457)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/02/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported that an erroneously elevated vitamin b12 (vb12) result was obtained on a patient sample when using reagent lot 300 on an atellica im 1300 analyzer.The initial result was not reported to the physician(s).The customer re-centrifuged the sample and repeated on an alternate atellica analyzer and obtained the same result of >2000 pg/ml.The sample was again repeated on an alternate dimension vista instrument and obtained a result, which was considered correct and reported to the physician(s).The customer then repeated the samples after resting the sample, the results of 202, 224 were obtained on the atellica analyzer and 156 on the dimension vista instrument.These results were for troubleshooting purposes only.There are no known reports of patient intervention or adverse health consequences due to event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A united states (us) customer reported that an erroneously elevated vitamin b12 (vb12) result was obtained on a patient sample on an atellica im 1300 analyzer.Quality control (qc) and calibration were within the acceptable range when the erroneous results were obtained.The assay's instructions for use (ifu) states the following, under interpretation of results: "results of this assay should always be interpreted in conjunction with the patient's medical history, clinical presentation, and other findings." siemens is investigating the issue.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Siemens filed initial mdr 1219913-2025-00187 on (b)(6) 2025.Additional information (17-oct-2025): siemens evaluated the instrument data, and the information provided by the customer.Quality control (qc) recovered within the laboratory established ranges on the event date.Reagent issues were ruled out based on quality control (qc) recovery and calibration were within acceptable ranges.No anomalies were reported in the other patient sample testing, which demonstrated that the analyzer was performing as expected.Based on the provided data, siemens determined that the cause of the discordant result was consistent with sample integrity or quality.The presence of cellular debris, due to improper sample handling, was a plausible factor contributing to the patient's elevated vb12 result(s), which normalized upon retesting after an extended time between the sample testing.A customer bulletin titled ¿preanalytical variation and specimen integrity,¿ will be issued to the customer to enhance their understanding of preanalytical factors that may influence assay performance.Return of the patient sample for further investigation was not warranted because reported discordant result was not reproducible.A product problem was not identified.The customer is operational.Note: in section h6, the codes for investigation findings and investigation conclusions have been updated.

• Brand Name: ATELLICA IM VITAMIN B12 (VB12)
• Common Device Name: ATELLICA IM VITAMIN B12 (VB12)
• Manufacturer (Section D): SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC.; 511 benedict ave; tarrytown NY 10591
• Manufacturer (Section G): SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC.; 333 coney st.; registration# 1219913; east walpole MA 02032
• Manufacturer Contact: varsha joshi ; pritech park sez, block 11; sarjapur outer ring road; karnataka 56010-3 ; IN 560103 ; 870577433
• MDR Report Key: 23321122
• Report Number: 1219913-2025-00187
• Device Sequence Number: 10616474
• Product Code: CDD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00630414600277
• UDI-Public: (01)00630414600277(10)20351300(17)260227
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WV
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K993571
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/07/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/27/2026
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 10995714
• Device Lot Number: 20351300
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/17/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/07/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/27/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown