CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 3 Nov 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Advia Chemistry Urinary/Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein (UCFP) recalled
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling Advia Chemistry Urinary/Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein (UCFP), SMN 11319151, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 20 Sep 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0181-2022
- FDA event ID
- 88784
- Recalling firm
- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Tarrytown, NY
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 20 Sep 2021
- FDA classified
- 28 Oct 2021
- Reported
- 3 Nov 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Spinal Implants
Timeline
| 20 Sep 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Oct 2021 | Classified by FDA | +38 days |
| 3 Nov 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The firm has confirmed the potential for ADVIA Chemistry Urinary/Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein reagent carryover impacting Enzymatic Hemoglobin A1c (A1c_E and A1c_EM) results. Falsely depressed Enzymatic Hemoglobin A1c results may affect consideration of intervention.
Product as listed by the FDA
Advia Chemistry Urinary/Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein (UCFP), SMN 11319151
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The firm has confirmed the potential for ADVIA Chemistry Urinary/Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein reagent carryover impacting Enzymatic Hemoglobin A1c (A1c_E and A1c_EM) results. Falsely depressed Enzymatic Hemoglobin A1c results may affect consideration of intervention.
Which lots are affected?
All lots impacted
Where was it sold?
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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