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Z-0105-2023Class II

Atellica CH Lithium (Li), Siemens Material Number 11097535. in vitro diagnostic assay

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. / initiated 2022-09-19 / Open, Classified

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. began a recall of Atellica CH Lithium (Li), Siemens Material Number 11097535. in vitro diagnostic assay on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Potential for falsely elevated LITH_2 and Li results on the Atellica CH 930 Analyzer. In the worst case, there is a potential for erroneously elevated lithium patient results, which may lead to inappropriate dosage...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0105-2023
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
Product
Atellica CH Lithium (Li), Siemens Material Number 11097535. in vitro diagnostic assay
Product code
NDW Assay, Porphyrin, Spectrophotometry, Lithium
Reason for recall
Potential for falsely elevated LITH_2 and Li results on the Atellica CH 930 Analyzer. In the worst case, there is a potential for erroneously elevated lithium patient results, which may lead to inappropriate dosage adjustment, potentially affecting treatment efficacy.
FDA root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
On September 19, 2022, the firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter to affected customers. Customers should take the following actions: -Please review this letter with your Medical Director. -Discontinue use of and discard the affected product. Siemens is temporarily discontinuing production and distribution of the Atellica CH lithium reagents until the issue is resolved. In the interim, Siemens is recommending that customers transition to an alternate lithium assay.
Quantity in commerce
586 US; 694 OUS
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide.
Product codes and lots
UDI-DI: 00630414006789 All lots impacted: Lots 110354 exp 11/15/22 120038 exp 2/7/23

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0105-2023
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0104-2023Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0105-2023Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated