Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 13, 2018
Urea Nitrogen reagent kit demonstrated an increased incidence of Calibration Failures. Results cannot be generated by the system when calibration fails.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. recalled ADVIA Chemistry Urea Nitrogen Reagent (material number 10309051) for use on ADVIA 1800, 2… - a moderate-severity action.
ADVIA Chemistry Urea Nitrogen Reagent (material number 10309051) for use on ADVIA 1800, 2… was recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. in June 13, 2018. Reason: Urea Nitrogen reagent kit demonstrated an increased incidence of Calibration Failures. Results cannot be gene…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2062-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Urea Nitrogen reagent kit demonstrated an increased incidence of Calibration Failures. Results cannot be gene….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2062-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2062-2018) was formally reported on June 13, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 27, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Tarrytown, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as N/A.
The documented reason for this recall is: Urea Nitrogen reagent kit demonstrated an increased incidence of Calibration Failures. Results cannot be generated by the system when calibration fails. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide and worldwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
N/A
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
ADVIA Chemistry Urea Nitrogen Reagent (material number 10309051) for use on ADVIA 1800, 2400 and XPT Chemistry Systems
Urea Nitrogen reagent kit demonstrated an increased incidence of Calibration Failures. Results cannot be generated by the system when calibration fails.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2062-2018 |
| Date reported | June 13, 2018 |
| Date initiated | March 27, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. |
| Firm location | Tarrytown, NY |
| Affected scope | N/A |
| Distribution | Nationwide and worldwide |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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