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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ADVIA Chemistry Acetaminophen reagents; for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of acetaminophen in human serum and plasma (lithium heparin) on ADVIA Chemistry systems.

Reported: August 26, 2015 Initiated: June 30, 2015 #Z-2416-2015

Product Description

ADVIA Chemistry Acetaminophen reagents; for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of acetaminophen in human serum and plasma (lithium heparin) on ADVIA Chemistry systems.

Reason for Recall

A change in the concentration of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) that may cause interference for the ADVIA¿ Chemistry Systems Acetaminophen assay for certain lots.

Details

Units Affected
1032
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and to the countries of : Canada, Netherlands, Great Britain, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Finland, Belgium, Portugal, Czech Republic, Israel, Poland, Turkey and Bahrain.
Location
Newark, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ADVIA Chemistry Acetaminophen reagents; for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of acetaminophen in human serum and plasma (lithium heparin) on ADVIA Chemistry systems.. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 1032.
Why was this product recalled?
A change in the concentration of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) that may cause interference for the ADVIA¿ Chemistry Systems Acetaminophen assay for certain lots.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 26, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2416-2015.