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Dimension EXL Clinical Chemistry System used with software versions 8.5.1 and 8.5.1SP3. The system is a discrete, random

FDA device recall Z-0581-2009 · posted 2009-01-13 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Dade Behring, Inc.
Reason for recall
Error messages, "Wash Aspirator Failure" and "Wash station unable to recover" are not generated when one or both HM wash probes are totally occluded.
Action taken
The recalling firm notified consignees by telephone to inform them of the problem. A follow-up letter, "Urgent Field Safety Notice" dated 9/30/08 was issued with information describing the problem, the possible impact of an occluded wash probe on assay results, and emphasizing regular performance of routine wash probe maintenance as detailed in the operator guide to prevent wash probe occlusion. For questions, please contact the Siemens Technical Solution Center at 800-441-9250.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JJE
Quantity affected
57 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including states of AR, CA, CO, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA, and WI.
Date initiated
2008-09-30
Date posted
2009-01-13
Date terminated
2009-05-05
Location
Newark, DE

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RecordFirmDate
DIMENSION EXL WITH LM CLINICAL CHEMISTRY SYSTEM, DIMENSION FT4L FLEX REAGENT CARTRIDGE, AND LOCI THYROID CALIBRATOR, MOD (K073604)Dade Behring, Inc.2008-03-13