Class 2 Device Recall Atellica CH Urinary/Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein (UCFP)

• Date Initiated by Firm: July 29, 2024
• Date Posted: September 06, 2024
• Recall Status: Open, Classified
• Recall Number: Z-3063-2024
• Recall Event ID: 95112
• Product Classification: Biuret (colorimetric), total protein - Product Code CEK
• Product: Atellica CH Urinary/Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein (UCFP); Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11097543
• Code Information: Siemens Material Number: 11097543; UDI-DI: 00630414279206; Lot number: 130414
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.; 511 Benedict Ave; Tarrytown NY 10591-5005
• For Additional Information Contact: Syreeta Wynn; 914-413-5428
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: The potential for biased quality control (QC) and patient results when using Atellica CH UCFP lot 130414 and ADVIA Chemistry UCFP lot 140 reagents.
• FDA Determined Cause: Under Investigation by firm
• Action: On July 29, 2024 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letters were sent to consignees. Impact to Results Erroneously depressed or elevated urine protein or cerebrospinal fluid patient results may occur. Siemens investigation revealed a positive bias of up to 52% (at 27.3 mg/dL (273 mg/L); up to 19% at 68.7 mg/dL (687 mg/L)). However, analyte recovery decreases rapidly after opening a reagent pack and a negative bias of up to -35% was observed at 24 hours (at 27 mg/dL (270 mg/L); up to -9% at 67 mg/dL (670 mg/L)). Results of this assay would be interpreted in conjunction with the patient s medical history, clinical presentation, and other findings. Customer Actions: 1. Please review this letter with your Medical Director to determine the appropriate course of action, including for any previously generated results, if applicable. 2. Discontinue use of and discard the kit lot listed in the table above (Products Section). 3. Complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check and indicate product replacement needs on the form attached to this letter within 30 days. 4. Please retain this letter with your laboratory records and forward this letter to those who may have received this product. We apologize for the inconvenience this situation may cause. If you have any questions, please contact your Siemens Healthineers Customer Care Center or your local Siemens Healthineers technical support representative.
• Quantity in Commerce: 1,164 units (229 US, 935 OUS)
• Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, KY, LA, MS, NJ, NY, NV, PA, TX, VA, PR and the countries of Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Croatia, Cura¿ao, St Eus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, India, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, U.A.E., United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatikancity.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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