FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#179252

Product

Atellica CH Enzymatic Creatinine (ECRE_2) reagent, SMN 11097533

FDA product code
JFYEnzymatic Method, Creatinine
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers
K070727
Affected lot / code info
UDI Number: 00630414595795 Lots: All lots

Why it was recalled

There is a potential for falsely depressed creatinine results for patients on phenindione therapy when using the enzymatic methodology. Interference has not been observed with the creatinine Jaffe methodology.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics initiated a customer communication for this issue via letter beginning December 18, 2019.

Recalling firm

Firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Address
511 Benedict Ave, Tarrytown, New York 10591-5005

Distribution

Distribution pattern
US Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-12-18
Posted by FDA
2020-01-24
Terminated
2020-06-25
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #179252. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.