The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2062-2018·Announced 2018-06-13

Siemens ADVIA Chemistry Urea Nitrogen Reagent Recalled for Calibration Failures

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling ADVIA Chemistry Urea Nitrogen Reagent due to increased calibration failures that prevent the system from generating results.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard is a functional failure (calibration failure) that prevents result generation, rather than a direct physical injury or contamination risk, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. is recalling ADVIA Chemistry Urea Nitrogen Reagent (material number 10309051) used on ADVIA 1800, 2400, and XPT Chemistry Systems. The recall is due to an increased incidence of calibration failures. When calibration fails, the system cannot generate results.

The affected product is identified by Lot # 408143 with an expiry date of 2018-06-28 and UDI# 00630414517513. The product was distributed nationwide and worldwide.

Users of these systems should stop using the affected reagent and contact Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
ADVIA Chemistry Urea Nitrogen Reagent (material number 10309051) for use on ADVIA 1800, 2400 and XPT Chemistry Systems

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

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