Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. recalls Dimension Enzymatic Creatinine, Siemens Material Number 10471520, UDI Number 00842768030512 - Product Usage: use in the…

Recall date

May 4, 2020

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2284-2020

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of North Carolina, California, Indiana, Florida, Ohio, Arizona, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Illinois, Minnesota, Arkansas, New York, Delaware, Nevada, Kentucky, Washington DC, Montana, Missouri, Colorado, Mary…

Why it was recalled

The presence of N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine (NAPQI), a metabolite of acetaminophen, may cause interference in certain chemistry assays when testing patient samples.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Dimension Enzymatic Creatinine, Siemens Material Number 10471520, UDI Number 00842768030512 - Product Usage: use in the quantitative determination of creatinine in human serum, plasma, and urine for the diagnosis and treatment of renal disease.