Z-1537-2020 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. — Newark, DE

FDA device recall Z-1537-2020 was initiated by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. on February 13, 2020 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Bilirubin assays may exhibit a positive bias with patients on eltrombopag therapy The recall status is terminated (terminated April 23, 2021). Affected quantity: 2323 US and 8193 OUS.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
April 1, 2020
Initiation Date
February 13, 2020
Termination Date
April 23, 2021
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
2323 US and 8193 OUS

Product Description

Atellica CH Total Bilirubin_2 assay-In vitro Diagnostic for the determination of total bilirubin SMN: 11097531 - Product Usage: Atellica TBil_2 assay is for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of total bilirubin in human serum and plasma (lithium heparin) of adults and neonates using the Atellica¿ CH Analyzer. Measurement of total bilirubin, an organic compound formed during the normal and abnormal destruction of red blood cells, is used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, hemolytic, hematological, and metabolic disorders, including hepatitis and gallbladder block, A total bilirubin measurement in newborn infants is intended to aid in indicating the risk of bilirubin encephalopathy (kernicterus).

Reason for Recall

Bilirubin assays may exhibit a positive bias with patients on eltrombopag therapy

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Foreign: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Bosnia Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guinea, Georgia, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libya, Macedonia, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Republic if Yemen, Republic Korea, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Swaziland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zimbabwe

Code Information

Lot # UDI Number 190028 (01)00630414595818(10)190028(17)20200420 190063 (01)00630414595818(10)190063(17)20200601 190112 (01)00630414595818(10)190112(17)20200810 190152 (01)00630414595818(10)190152(17)20201005 190205 (01)00630414595818(10)190205(17)20201221 190235 (01)00630414595818(10)190235(17)20210118 190265 (01)00630414595818(10)190265(17)20210301