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Atellica IM Folate 140 test kit- For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of folate in human serum and red blood cel...

Units Affected
13,843
Recall Date
January 9, 2023
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1149-2023.

Negative bias occurred when whole blood calibration (Atellica IM Fol or ADVIA Centaur FolateBA/FolBA) used to test serum samples.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1149-2023.

Recall ongoing. Follow firm instructions.

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  2. Call your doctor or pharmacist and ask whether this FDA notice applies to your prescription (have the brand name, dosage, and lot number ready if you can find them).
  3. Follow your clinician's guidance on whether to continue, switch, or return the product.
  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
  5. For the official FDA notice, visit the FDA recalls page.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1149-2023.

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Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. Recall FAQ

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. is the subject of a diagnostic devices safety report: Atellica IM Folate 140 test kit- For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of folate in human serum and red blood cel.... The notice was published on January 9, 2023 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 13,843 units are potentially affected.