Siemens Healthcare recalls Atellica CH Enzymatic Creatinine_2 test kits that may cause false results in blood tests due to NAPQI interference. Affected lots include 100051, 100025, and others.
The presence of N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine (NAPQI), a metabolite of acetaminophen, may cause interference in certain chemistry assays when testing patient samples.
Siemens Healthcare is recalling Atellica CH Enzymatic Creatinine_2 test kits that may interfere with certain blood tests. This could lead to inaccurate results for kidney disease diagnosis if used improperly.
The test kits contain NAPQI, a metabolite of acetaminophen, which can interfere with certain chemistry assays. This may cause false results when testing patient samples for creatinine levels.
Patients using these test kits for kidney disease diagnosis may be affected. Healthcare providers ordering the kits are most at risk of inaccurate test results.
Check the lot numbers on the test kit packaging: 100051, 100025, 100002, 190294, 190256, 190200, 190171, 190135, 190126, 100087, 100109, 100136, 100167, 110032.
Look for lot numbers 100051, 100025, 100002, 190294, 190256, 190200, 190171, 190135, 190126, 100087, 100109, 100136, 100167, or 110032 on the test kit packaging.
The test kit may cause interference in certain blood tests due to NAPQI, a metabolite of acetaminophen, which can lead to inaccurate creatinine results.
Check the lot number on the packaging. If it matches the listed numbers, contact Siemens Healthcare for instructions.
The test kit is safe for use but may cause inaccurate results if used in certain blood tests. Affected lots should be checked.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2283-2020 — Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare Hello, I own a Siemens Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-2283-2020 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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