FDA Device recall Z-1646-2018
ADVIA Ammonia (AMM) chemistry assay, an in vitro diagnostic device intended to quantitatively measure Ammonia levels in human plasma (hepar…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2018-05-16
On 2018-05-16 the FDA classified a Class II recall of ADVIA Ammonia (AMM) chemistry assay, an in vitro diagnostic device intended to quantitatively measure Ammonia levels in human plasma (hepar… by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, citing various assays used to measure different chemical levels in blood, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid may interfere with the drugs sulfasalazine and/or sulfapyridine causing falsely el….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1646-2018 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2017-06-29 |
| Published | 2018-05-16 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics |
| Distribution | DC, GA, PR |
Product
ADVIA Ammonia (AMM) chemistry assay, an in vitro diagnostic device intended to quantitatively measure Ammonia levels in human plasma (heparin or EDTA). Product Number: 10286035 (Mfr: Randox Laboratories)
Reason
Various assays used to measure different chemical levels in blood, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid may interfere with the drugs sulfasalazine and/or sulfapyridine causing falsely elevated or falsely depressed results.
Identifiers
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1646-2018%22
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