Siemens recalls Atellica CH Lithium_2 test kits that may show falsely high lithium levels, risking incorrect treatment. Affected lots include 110238 (exp 10/18/22) and others.
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.
Siemens is recalling Atellica CH Lithium_2 test kits that could show falsely high lithium levels in blood tests. This might lead to incorrect medication dosing and treatment issues if not addressed.
The test kits may produce falsely elevated lithium results, which could cause doctors to adjust medication doses incorrectly. This might affect how well lithium treatment works for patients.
Healthcare providers using the Atellica CH 930 Analyzer with affected test kits. Patients receiving lithium treatment are at risk if their test results are misinterpreted.
Check the lot number on the test kit. Affected lots include 110238 (expires 10/18/22), 110302 (expires 12/13/22), and 120017 (expires 4/18/23).
Look for the lot number on the test kit packaging to see if it matches the affected lots listed: 110238, 110302, or 120017.
The affected test kits have lot numbers 110238 (expires 10/18/22), 110302 (expires 12/13/22), and 120017 (expires 4/18/23).
The test kits may produce falsely elevated lithium results, which could lead to incorrect medication dosing and treatment issues.
No specific stop-use instruction is given; check the lot number to see if your kit is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0104-2023 — Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare Hello, I own a Siemens Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0104-2023 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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