Siemens Healthcare recalls specific creatinine test kits that may cause inaccurate blood test results due to a chemical interference. Affected kits include certain lot numbers from 2023.
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 specific creatinine test kits that may interfere with blood tests. This could lead to inaccurate results for kidney disease diagnosis and treatment. Users should check their kit lot numbers to see if they are affected.
The test kits contain a chemical called NAPQI, which can interfere with certain blood tests. This interference may cause inaccurate results for kidney disease diagnosis and treatment. The risk is limited to specific test kits and does not cause immediate harm.
Healthcare providers using Siemens ADVIA Creatinine_2 test kits with lot numbers 53149-53152 and 53941-53944, 54354-54374 are likely affected. Patients undergoing kidney disease testing may be at risk if their test results are inaccurate.
Check the lot number on your Siemens ADVIA Creatinine_2 test kit. Affected kits have lot numbers 53149, 53150, 53151, 53152, 53941, 53942, 53943, 53944, 54354, 54371, 54372, 54373, or 54374.
Look for the lot number on your Siemens ADVIA Creatinine_2 test kit. Affected kits have specific lot numbers listed in the recall.
No, the recall does not require stopping use. Affected kits may need to be checked or replaced if they have the listed lot numbers.
If your kit has an affected lot number, it may cause inaccurate blood test results. Contact Siemens Healthcare for guidance on replacement.
Check the lot number on your kit. Affected kits have lot numbers 53149-53152, 53941-53944, or 54354-54374.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2282-2020 — Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare Hello, I own a Siemens Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-2282-2020 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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