Siemens Healthcare recalls ADVIA DBIL_2 bilirubin test kits that may show falsely high bilirubin levels in patients taking eltrombopag therapy. These kits are used for liver function tests and jaundice diagnosis.
Bilirubin assays may exhibit a positive bias with patients on eltrombopag therapy
Siemens Healthcare is recalling specific bilirubin test kits that may give falsely high results for patients on eltrombopag therapy. This could lead to incorrect liver function assessments or jaundice diagnoses if used without replacement.
The bilirubin test kits may show higher bilirubin levels than actual in patients taking eltrombopag. This could lead to incorrect liver function assessments or jaundice diagnoses if the test results are used without replacement.
Patients using these specific bilirubin test kits for liver function tests or jaundice diagnosis who are on eltrombopag therapy. Those most at risk are patients with liver conditions or jaundice who rely on accurate bilirubin measurements.
Check for the product codes 10316610 (20 mL) or 10341114 (70 mL) on the packaging. These kits were sold with specific batch numbers from 2020 to 2021.
Look for the product codes 10316610 (20 mL) or 10341114 (70 mL) on the packaging.
The bilirubin test kits may show falsely high bilirubin levels in patients taking eltrombopag therapy, which could lead to incorrect liver function assessments or jaundice diagnoses.
Check the product codes on the packaging. If you have the recalled kits, contact Siemens Healthcare for instructions on how to replace them.
This is a potential accuracy issue that could affect test results, but it does not pose a direct safety risk to users.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1538-2020 — Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare Hello, I own a Siemens Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1538-2020 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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