Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. ADVIA Chemistry Fructosamine Reagent (FRUC), Siemens Material Number 10361941, UDI Number 00630414558073 - Product Usage: use in the quantitative measurement of glycated protein (fructosamine) in human serum and plasma for monitoring the blood glucose levels of diabetic patients over the preceding two-three weeks. Recall
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ADVIA Chemistry Fructosamine Reagent (FRUC), Siemens Material Number 10361941, UDI Number 00630414558073 - Product Usage: use in the quantitative measurement of glycated protein (fructosamine) in human serum and plasma for monitoring the blood glucose levels of diabetic patients over the preceding two-three weeks.
Brand
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot # 501874
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Lot # 501874
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. is recalling ADVIA Chemistry Fructosamine Reagent (FRUC), Siemens Material Number 10361941, UDI Number 0063041455 due to The presence of N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine (NAPQI), a metabolite of acetaminophen, may cause interference in certain chemistry assays when testing . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The presence of N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine (NAPQI), a metabolite of acetaminophen, may cause interference in certain chemistry assays when testing patient samples.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On May 4, 2020, Siemens notified their customers that use the Fructosamine and Enzymatic Creatinine assays on the Atellica, ADVIA, and Dimension platforms of the potential for falsely depressed results in the presence of NAPQI. An Urgent Medical Device Correction Notice was sent to consignees in the US and an Urgent Field Safety Notice was sent to customers outside the US. The letter stated that the Limitations of the Procedure section of the Instructions for Use (IFU) will be updated with specific information related to the assay/platform. Customers were asked to complete and return the Effectiveness Check questionnaire attached to the letter within 30 days. In addition, customers were informed that field service personnel will be sent an Service Knowledge Base (SKB) describing the issue and instructing them how to deal with customer questions.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026