Siemens Healthcare recalls Atellica CH Diluent (SMN 11099300) due to sodium hypochlorite contamination that may affect lab test results. Affected units include specific lot numbers and sizes.
Contamination of the diluent by sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) which may impact calibrator, quality control (QC), and patient results for all assays except for sodium, potassium, and chloride.
Siemens Healthcare is recalling Atellica CH Diluent (2 x 1.5L) because it may contain sodium hypochlorite, which can lead to inaccurate lab test results for most tests. This affects medical labs using the product for patient testing.
The diluent may contain sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), a chemical that can interfere with lab tests. This contamination affects results for most tests except sodium, potassium, and chloride levels. Inaccurate results could lead to incorrect patient diagnoses or treatments.
Medical labs that use the Atellica CH Diluent for patient testing are most at risk. Patients receiving tests using this diluent could see inaccurate results for most assays.
Check for the Siemens Material Number (SMN) 11099300 on the product label. The affected units are 2 x 1.5L containers with lot number 0000195412.
Look for the Siemens Material Number (SMN) 11099300 and lot number 0000195412 on the Atellica CH Diluent container.
The diluent may contain sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), which can cause inaccurate lab test results for most assays except sodium, potassium, and chloride.
Most lab tests except sodium, potassium, and chloride levels may have inaccurate results due to sodium hypochlorite contamination.
Check for Siemens Material Number (SMN) 11099300 and lot number 0000195412 on the 2 x 1.5L Atellica CH Diluent container.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2027-2025 — Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare Hello, I own a Siemens Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-2027-2025 from Siemens Healthcare. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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