FDAClass IIMay 18, 2016

Dimension Assays: ENZYMATIC CREATININE recall

Dimension Assays: ENZYMATIC CREATININE

Why was Dimension Assays: ENZYMATIC CREATININE recalled?

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has become aware of N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) and Metamizole (Dipyrone) interference with Trinder and Trinder-like reaction assays. Siemens has confirmed that falsely depressed results may occur on samples drawn from patients receiving N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) or Metamizole. NAC is the accepted antidote for acetaminophen toxicity and is justified in patients at signific

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Device Listing: D089144(Enzymatic Creatine (ECRE) Catalog # DF270B

Product
Dimension Assays: ENZYMATIC CREATININE
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Quantity
137422 units total
Distribution
Nationwide: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, VI, Guam, Pacific Mariana Islands
Recall date
May 18, 2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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