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