Siemens Healthcare recalls Atellica Cortisol 50T and 250T urine test kits due to potential inaccurate results. Affected kits have specific model numbers and lot ranges. Consumers should contact Siemens for details.
There is a negative bias with urine patient samples and urine cortisol Quality Control (QC) results intermittently out of range low.
Siemens Healthcare is recalling Atellica Cortisol 50T and 250T urine test kits because they may produce inaccurate results for cortisol levels. This could lead to incorrect health assessments if used without proper validation.
The test kits may show lower cortisol levels than actual in urine samples, causing false low results. This could lead to incorrect health decisions if the test is used without proper validation.
People who use Atellica Cortisol urine test kits for home health monitoring. Those with medical conditions requiring precise cortisol testing are most at risk.
Check for model numbers: Atellica IM Cortisol 50T (Material 10995538), 250T (Material 10995537), or REF 250T (Material 11206248). Look for specific UDI-DI codes and kit lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Review the UDI-DI code and kit lot numbers on your test kit to confirm if it's affected.
The test kits may show lower cortisol levels than actual in urine samples, causing false low results.
Check the UDI-DI code and kit lot numbers listed in the recall notice to see if they match the affected ranges.
Contact Siemens Healthcare directly for instructions on how to handle the kit.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1504-2023 — Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare Hello, I own a Siemens Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1504-2023 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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