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Dimension Vista System StreamLAB Analytical Workcell. Dimension Vista System Part Numbers 1000035896, 1000035899, 100003

FDA device recall Z-1205-2010 · posted 2010-03-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Reason for recall
Incorrect result: An intermittent low result may be seen with the last test run from an aliquot on a Dimension Vista System when connected to a StreamLAB Analytical Workcell. The sample delivery sequence may deliver insufficient surplus volume to the low sensitivity aliquot (second aliquot). The surplus sample volume is occasionally insufficient to and can cause short sampling on the last test.
Action taken
Siemens healthcare Diagnostics issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter to each customer regarding the issue dated September 2009. The letter informed the user of the problem and volume change instructions. Customers can call Technical Solutions Center at 800-441-9250
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
CDT
Quantity affected
81 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Malaysia, Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland.
Date initiated
2009-09-01
Date posted
2010-03-24
Date terminated
2010-09-15
Location
Newark, DE

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