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Class II Recall

Siemens Atellica CH Reaction Ring Cuvette Segment-has cuvettes that contain and incubate the sample reaction volumes and

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Siemens Atellica CH Reaction Ring Cuvette Segment-has cuvettes that contain and by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Reason: A manufacturing defect causes Atellica CH Reaction Ring Cuvette Segments with lot numbers N15 on the packaging or 15 on the underside of the cuvet.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-0496-2025

Action Date

2024-11-27

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Siemens Atellica CH Reaction Ring Cuvette Segment-has cuvettes that contain and incubate the sample reaction volumes and present them to each processing step. Siemens Material Number(SMN): 11099326 All lots starting with N15 or 15 are expected to have the defect.

Lot/Code Info: Lot # UDI N1527024 (01)00630414596143(10)N1527024(17)20291002; N1526424 (01)00630414596143(10)N1526424(17)20291001; N1525924 (01)00630414596143(10)N1525924(17)20290924 ; N1525324 (01)00630414596143(10)N1525324(17)20290918 ; N1524224 (01)00630414596143(10)N1524224(17)20290911; N1523724 (01)00630414596143(10)N1523724(17)20290904; N1523024 (01)00630414596143(10)N1523024(17)20290827; N1521824 (01)00630414596143(10)N1521824(17)20290814; N1521424 (01)00630414596143(10)N1521424(17)20290808; N1519324 (01)00630414596143(10)N1519324(17)20290719; N1518924 (01)00630414596143(10)N1518924(17)20290716; N1518224 (01)00630414596143(10)N1518224(17)20290710; N1518324 (01)00630414596143(10)N1518324(17)20290710; N1516224 (01)00630414596143(10)N1516224(17)20290621; N1515624 (01)00630414596143(10)N1515624(17)20290612; N1514924 (01)00630414596143(10)N1514924(17)20290605; N1514124 (01)00630414596143(10)N1514124(17)20290530; N1513324 (01)00630414596143(10)N1513324(17)20290522; N1512824 (01)00630414596143(10)N1512824(17)20290515; N1512424 (01)00630414596143(10)N1512424(17)20290510; N1511224 (01)00630414596143(10)N1511224(17)20290506; N1510724 (01)00630414596143(10)N1510724(17)20290423; N1510124 (01)00630414596143(10)N1510124(17)20290419.

Quantity Affected: 9729 units

Reason for Recall

A manufacturing defect causes Atellica CH Reaction Ring Cuvette Segments with lot numbers N15 on the packaging or 15 on the underside of the cuvette segment have a potential for imprecision and erroneously depressed or elevated QC and patient results for seven (7) analytes: Ammonia, Acetaminophen, Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Hemoglobin A1c, Creatinine Kinase (CK), Cystatin C, and Salicylate.

Distribution

US Nationwide and Worldwide distribution: Foreign: Algeria Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Burkina Faso Canada Chile China Colombia Congo, Republic C¿te dIvoire Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary India Iran, Islamic Republic of Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kenya Kuwait Latvia Libya Malaysia Mexico Moldova, Rep. of Morocco Nepal Netherlands Norway Oman Pakistan Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Republic Korea Romania Russian Federation Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan, Province of China Thailand Tunisia Turkey Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Great Britain Uruguay Vatikancity Vietnam

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2024-10-21

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 280 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. has 166 FDA actions in our database, including 142 recalls and 24 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. have FDA actions?

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. has 166 FDA actions in our database, including 142 recalls and 24 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0496-2025" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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