Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. Atellica CH Total Bilirubin_2 assay-In vitro Diagnostic for the determination of total bilirubin SMN: 11097531 - Product Usage: Atellica TBil_2 assay is for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of total bilirubin in human serum and plasma (lithium heparin) of adults and neonates using the Atellica CH Analyzer. Measurement of total bilirubin, an organic compound formed during the normal and abnormal destruction of red blood cells, is used in the diagnosis and treatment of l Recall

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

Bilirubin assays may exhibit a positive bias with patients on eltrombopag therapy

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

Siemens Healthineers issued Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC # ACHC-20-02.A.US, ACHC-20-02.A.US.AC, ACHC-20-02.A.US.DM, ACHC-20-02.A.US.DV) and Urgent Field Safety Notice (UFSN # ACHC-20-02.A.OUS, ACHC-20-02.A.OUS.AC, ACHC-20-02.A.OUS.DM, ACHC-20-02.A.OUS.DV) on February 13, 2020 to all Atellica CH, ADVIA CH, Dimension, and Dimension Vista customers to inform them of the issue, the potential risk to health, and actions to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to:Review the information on eltrombopag interference (ADVIA CH and Atellica CH bilirubins) or use of total bilirubin assay is not recommended for patients on eltrombopag therapy (Dimension and Dimension Vista). Review the letter with their Medical Director Complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check Form attached to the letter within 30 days. If they have received any complaints of illness or adverse events associated with the product, immediately contact their local Siemens Customer Care Center or their local Siemens Technical Support Representative.