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Atellica CH Enzymatic Hemoglobin A1c (A1c_E); Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11...

Published: April 8, 2026Recall ID: Z-1657-2026Category: devicesCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

A potential for depressed results for Atellica CH A1c_E when processing Atellica CH RCRP on the same analyzer. Customers processing A1c_E and RCRP on separate analyzers are not impacted by the recall. The frequency and magnitude of the negative bias and imprecision increase over time and are not consistent with the assay Instructions For Use (IFU). When this issue is present, Quality Control (QC) results demonstrate a negative trend and increased imprecision. The clinical impact of a negative (A1c_E) bias may lead to a delay in diagnosis for diabetes or lead to less-than-optimal treatment for existing diabetes.

Product Description & Identification

Atellica CH Enzymatic Hemoglobin A1c (A1c_E); Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11097536;

Affected Products

Atellica CH Enzymatic Hemoglobin A1c (A1c_E); Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11097536;

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
CityTarrytown
StateNY
Event id98498
Address 1511 Benedict Ave
Code infoSiemens Material Number (SMN): 11097536; UDI-DI: 00630414220505; Lot numbers: 150131, 150132, 150232, 150260, 150283, 150344, 150361, 150365, 150366, 150445, 150453, 150460, 150498, 150505, 150562, 150600, 150618, 150621;
Postal code10591-5005
Report date20260408
Product typeDevices
Product quantity21,291 units (9750 US, 11541 OUS)
Reason for recallA potential for depressed results for Atellica CH A1c_E when processing Atellica CH RCRP on the same analyzer. Customers processing A1c_E and RCRP on separate analyzers are not impacted by the recall. The frequency and magnitude of the negative bias and imprecision increase over time and are not consistent with the assay Instructions For Use (IFU). When this issue is present, Quality Control (QC) results demonstrate a negative trend and increased imprecision. The clinical impact of a negative (A1c_E) bias may lead to a delay in diagnosis for diabetes or lead to less-than-optimal treatment for existing diabetes.
Voluntary mandatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiation date20260223
Initial firm notificationLetter
Center classification date20260327

Overview

  • Recalling FirmSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
  • StatusOngoing
  • Risk LevelClass II
  • DistributionDomestic: Nationwide Distribution International: Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Bulgaria , Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia , Cura¿ao, St Eus, Czech Republic , Denmark , Ecuador, Egypt , Estonia , Finland , France , Georgia , Germany , Greece , Hong Kong, India, Iraq , Italy , Jordan , Kuwait , Latvia , Lithuania , Macedonia , Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Netherlands , New Zealand, Norway , Oman , Pakistan , Paraguay, Qatar , Romania , Saudi Arabia , Serbia , Singapore, Slovakia , Slovenia , South Africa, South Korea, Spain , Turkey , Turkmenistan , U.A.E. , Uganda , United Kingdom , Uruguay , Vatikancity;
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