Siemens Healthcare recalls N Cuvette Segments for BN ProSpec System due to falsely elevated albumin results in protein testing. Affected units have specific Siemens Material Numbers and Lot numbers.
Iincreased (falsely elevated) Albumin results compared to expected results
Siemens Healthcare is recalling N Cuv:ette Segments for their BN ProSpec System because they can give falsely high albumin results. This could lead to incorrect protein testing in blood samples, which might affect medical decisions.
The N Cuvette Segments can produce falsely elevated albumin results when used with the BN ProSpec System. This means protein tests might show higher albumin levels than actually present, potentially leading to incorrect medical conclusions.
Users of Siemens Healthcare's BN ProSpec System for protein testing in blood samples are affected. Laboratory staff and healthcare providers who use these segments for testing are most at risk.
Check for Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10446539 and Lot numbers 5890128326 or 182670004 on the segments. The unique device identifier (UDI) 00842768012334 is also associated with these units.
Look for Siemens Material Number 10446539 and Lot numbers 5890128326 or 182670004 on the N Cuvette Segments.
The N Cuvette Segments can produce falsely elevated albumin results when used with the BN ProSpec System, which may lead to incorrect protein testing.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so there is no action required beyond checking if your segments match the described identifiers.
Check for Siemens Material Number 10446539 and Lot numbers 5890128326 or 182670004 on the segments.
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Subject: Recall Z-2341-2019 — Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare Hello, I own a Siemens Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-2341-2019 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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