Siemens Healthcare recalls Atel:lica CH Total Protein II diagnostic kits due to reagent carryover causing inaccurate magnesium test results. Affected units include specific model and lot numbers.
Reagent Carryover from LDL Cholesterol Direct (DLDL), Total Protein II (TP), Triglycerides (Trig), and Triglycerides_2 (Trig_2) Impacting Magnesium (Mg) Results
Siemens Healthcare is recalling Atellica CH Total Protein II diagnostic kits because reagent carryover from other tests can lead to inaccurate magnesium results. This affects lab tests for total protein in human serum and plasma.
Reagent carryover from LDL cholesterol, total protein, triglycerides, and triglycerides_2 tests can contaminate the magnesium test results. This leads to inaccurate magnesium measurements in patient samples.
Lab technicians and healthcare providers using the Atellica CH Total Protein II kits for serum and plasma testing are most affected. The recall targets specific model and lot numbers.
Check for the model number SMN: 11097604 and lot number UDI: 00630414596372 on the Atellica CH Total Protein II kits. These kits are used with the Atellica CH Analyzer for serum and plasma testing.
Look for the model number SMN: 11097604 and lot number UDI: 00630414596372 on the Atellica CH Total Protein II kits.
Reagent carryover from other tests can cause inaccurate magnesium results in the Atellica CH Total Protein II kits.
Check the model number SMN: 11097604 and lot number UDI: 00630414596372 on the kit. If you have these, contact Siemens Healthcare for further instructions.
The recall is for inaccurate test results, not a physical hazard. There is no risk of serious injury from using the kits.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1269-2023 — Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare Hello, I own a Siemens Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1269-2023 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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