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Z-1914-2019Class II

Atellica CH Creatine Kinase (CK_L) Reagent, Product Code 11097640, UDI Number: 00630414006642 -

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. / initiated 2019-05-03 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. began a recall of Atellica CH Creatine Kinase (CK_L) Reagent, Product Code 11097640, UDI Number: 00630414006642 - Product Usage: The ADVIA Chemistry Creatine Kinase (CK_L) assay... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "A steady upward trend in blank (u) absorbance was observed". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1914-2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
Product
Atellica CH Creatine Kinase (CK_L) Reagent, Product Code 11097640, UDI Number: 00630414006642 - Product Usage: The ADVIA Chemistry Creatine Kinase (CK_L) assay is for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of creatine kinase activity in human plasma (lithium heparin) or serum on ADVIA Chemistry XPT systems. The assay can be used to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction and muscle diseases, such as Duchenne progressive muscular dystrophy.
Product code
CGS Nad Reduction/Nadh Oxidation, Cpk Or Isoenzymes
Reason for recall
A steady upward trend in blank (u) absorbance was observed
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Siemens Healthineers issued Urgent Medical Device Recall notices to domestic customers and Urgent Field Safety Notices to international customers dated May 8, 2019. Actions to be Taken by the Customer 1) Discontinue use of and discard the kit lots listed on the notice. 2) Review your inventory of these products to determine your laboratorys replacement needs and provide information to Siemens for reporting to the authorities. 3) Complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check letter within 30 days. 4) Please review the letter with your Medical Director. 5) If you have received any complaints of illness or adverse events associated with the products listed in the notice, immediately contact your local Siemens Customer Care Center or your local Siemens technical support representative. 6) Please retain the letter with your laboratory records and forward the letter to those who may have received this product. If you have any questions, please contact your Siemens Customer Care Center or your local Siemens technical support representative.
Quantity in commerce
899
Distribution
Worldwide distribution.
Product codes and lots
Serial Numbers: 280765, 280766, 280767

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1914-2019
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1913-2019Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1914-2019Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated