—#209485

Product

Atellica IM CA 19-9 (250 Test - REF)-In vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative measurement of the CA 19-9 tumor-associated antigen in human serum using the Atellica CI and Atellica IM Analyzers SMN: 11206239

FDA product code: NIG — System, Test, Carbohydrate Antigen (Ca19-9), For Monitoring And Management Of Pancreatic Cancer
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Immunology
510(k) numbers: K031393
Affected lot / code info: UDI-DI: (01)00630414293516(10)56434535(17)20240914 Kit Lot: 56434535

Why it was recalled

Positive bias for some samples around the CA 19-9 upper limit of normal of 35 U/m as compared to the previous lot. The sample bias observed was greatest in the Asia Pacific sample population. The observed bias is not proportional across the assay measuring interval and is less pronounced for sample results above a concentration of 110 U/mL.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Siemens has issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) AIMC 24-14.A.US to US customers, and an Urgent Field Safety Notice (UFSN) AIMC 24-14.A.OUS to Outside the US (OUS) customers on 7/26/24. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: " Please review this letter with your Medical Director to determine the appropriate course of action, including for any previously generated results, if applicable. " Perform the instructions provided below: o Discontinue use of and discard the kit lots listed in the table above (Products Section). o If you experience this issue, you may request no-charge replacement product from your local Siemens Healthineers or distributor office. Please review your inventory of these products to determine your laboratory s replacement needs and to provide information to Siemens Healthineers for reporting to the authorities. o Complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check and indicate product replacement needs on the form attached to this letter within 30 days. o Please retain this letter with your laboratory records and forward this letter to those who may have received this product. Resolution CA 19-9 kit lots ending in 535 are not available for purchase or use. You may request no-charge replacement product from your local Siemens Healthineers or distributor office. If you have any questions, please contact your Siemens Healthineers Customer Care Center or your local Siemens Healthineers technical support representative.

Recalling firm

Firm: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Address: 333 Coney St, East Walpole, Massachusetts 02032-1516

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2024-07-26
Posted by FDA: 2024-09-11
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #209485. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.