ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1231-2020 ยท JFY Enzymatic Method, Creatinine

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

Atellica CH Enzymatic Creatinine (ECRE_2) reagent, SMN 11097533

DateJan 24, 2020 (initiated Dec 18, 2019)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThere is a potential for falsely depressed creatinine results for patients on phenindione therapy when using the enzymatic methodology. Interference has not been observed with the creatinine Jaffe methodology.
Root causeUnder Investigation by firm
ActionSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics initiated a customer communication for this issue via letter beginning December 18, 2019.
Quantity824 units
DistributionUS Nationwide
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K070727ADVIA CHEMISTRY ENZYMATIC CREATININE_2
Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics, Aug 3, 2007