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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Atellica IM Homocysteine Calibrator (2 Pack). Siemens Material Number: 10995498

Reported: June 4, 2025 Initiated: April 15, 2025 #Z-1821-2025

Product Description

Atellica IM Homocysteine Calibrator (2 Pack). Siemens Material Number: 10995498

Reason for Recall

Certain lots of Atellica IM Homocysteine Calibrator and ADVIA Centaur HCY Calibrator do not meet the assay Instructions for Use (IFU) reference interval due to calibrator instability resulting in increased positive bias.

Details

Units Affected
2,212 packs (4,424 units) - 448 packs US, 1,764 packs OUS
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WY and the countries of Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Curacao,¿St¿Eus, Czech¿Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Turkmenistan, U.A.E., United¿Kingdom, Vatikan City, Zaire.
Location
East Walpole, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Atellica IM Homocysteine Calibrator (2 Pack). Siemens Material Number: 10995498. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 2,212 packs (4,424 units) - 448 packs US, 1,764 packs OUS.
Why was this product recalled?
Certain lots of Atellica IM Homocysteine Calibrator and ADVIA Centaur HCY Calibrator do not meet the assay Instructions for Use (IFU) reference interval due to calibrator instability resulting in increased positive bias.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 4, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1821-2025.