Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics ADVIA Chemistry A1c_3 CAL (Calibrator) for use on the ADVIA Chemistry Systems, REF/Catalog Number/Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10491408, IVD ADVIA Chemistry A1c_3 Calibrator Information: For in vitro diagnostic use in the calibration of A1c_3 (A1c_3 and A1c_3M) and Total Hemoglobin_3 (tHb_3 and tHb_3M) methods on ADVIA Chemistry systems. The ADVIA Chemistry systems are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that can run tests on human serum, plasma, or urine in random access and batch Recall
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Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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ADVIA Chemistry A1c_3 CAL (Calibrator) for use on the ADVIA Chemistry Systems, REF/Catalog Number/Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10491408, IVD ADVIA Chemistry A1c_3 Calibrator Information: For in vitro diagnostic use in the calibration of A1c_3 (A1c_3 and A1c_3M) and Total Hemoglobin_3 (tHb_3 and tHb_3M) methods on ADVIA Chemistry systems. The ADVIA Chemistry systems are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that can run tests on human serum, plasma, or urine in random access and batch
Brand
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lots 3HD044 (exp. 11/01/2015), and 3LD068 (exp. 01/01/2016)
Products Sold
Lots 3HD044 (exp. 11/01/2015), and 3LD068 (exp. 01/01/2016)
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling ADVIA Chemistry A1c_3 CAL (Calibrator) for use on the ADVIA Chemistry Systems, REF/Catalog Number/Si due to The ADVIA Chemistry Systems A1c_3 method may exhibit a percent bias of -9% to +11% for hemoglobin (Hb)A1c samples when using A1c_3 Calibrator lots 3HD. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences or death. Based on FDA medical device enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The ADVIA Chemistry Systems A1c_3 method may exhibit a percent bias of -9% to +11% for hemoglobin (Hb)A1c samples when using A1c_3 Calibrator lots 3HD044 and 3LD068. Depending on quality control limits, this issue may not have been detected. NOTE: The percent bias range is a percentage of the HbA1c result. It is NOT absolute HbA1c units.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the device and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026