Atellica IM Erythropoietin (EPO) Assay (100 Test)
- Recall Initiated
- January 24, 2024
- Posted
- March 11, 2024
- Recall Number
- Z-1280-2024
- Quantity
- 1,057 units (46 US, 1,011 OUS)
- Firm Location
- Tarrytown, NY
Reason for Recall
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed an average negative bias of -35% compared to the 3rd World Health Organization (WHO) International Standard (NIBSC code: 11/170) that is proportional across the assay measuring interval. The reference interval as claimed in the Instructions for Use (IFU) is not achieved with affected lots.
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, CA, IA, IL, MI, MN, NC, NE, NV, NY, OH and TX; The countries of Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, P.R. China, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Republic of South Korea, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, U.A.E., United Kingdom.
Lot / Code Info
Siemens Material Number: 10733006; UDI/DI: 00630414245775; Kit Lots: 53982039, 55439041.
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action Taken
An Urgent Medical Device Correction notification letter dated 01/24/24 was sent to customers. Actions to be Taken by the Customer: Discontinue use of and discard the EPO kit lots listed in Table 1. Please review this letter with your Medical Director to determine the appropriate course of action, including for any previously generated results, if applicable. Complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check Form attached to this letter within 30 days. For continued EPO patient testing in your laboratory during this time, please contact your Siemens representative to discuss alternative Siemens Healthineers solutions. If you have received any complaints of illness or adverse events associated with the products listed in Table 1, immediately contact your local Siemens Healthineers Customer Care Center or your local Siemens Healthineers technical support representative. Please retain this letter with your laboratory records and forward this letter to those who may have received this product. We apologize for the inconvenience this situation may cause. If you have any questions, please contact your Siemens Healthineers Customer Care Center or your local Siemens Healthineers technical support representative.