Product Description
Atellica CH Lithium (Li), Siemens Material Number 11097535. in vitro diagnostic assay
Reason for Recall
Potential for falsely elevated LITH_2 and Li results on the Atellica CH 930 Analyzer. In the worst case, there is a potential for erroneously elevated lithium patient results, which may lead to inappropriate dosage adjustment, potentially affecting treatment efficacy.
Action Details
On September 19, 2022, the firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter to affected customers. Customers should take the following actions:
-Please review this letter with your Medical Director.
-Discontinue use of and discard the affected product.
Siemens is temporarily discontinuing production and distribution of the Atellica CH lithium reagents
until the issue is resolved. In the interim, Siemens is recommending that customers transition to an
alternate lithium assay.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide.
Code Information / Serial Numbers
UDI-DI: 00630414006789
All lots impacted:
Lots
110354 exp 11/15/22
120038 exp 2/7/23
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