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Dimension Vista Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Flex reagent cartridge

FDA device recall Z-2611-2017 · posted 2017-05-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Reason for recall
The concentrations for Biotin listed in the Non-Interfering Substances section of the current Dimension and Dimension Vistat Instructions for Use (IFU) for Dimension TNI, Dimension Vista DIGXN, E2, FERR, PRL, and TSH have incorrect units, and incorrectly state the level at which biotin does not interfere.
Action taken
Siemens mailed an Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter to affected customers on 03/29/2017 to inform them of the issue. The notice explained the reason for the field action, Risk to Health and actions to be taken by the customer.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Status
Terminated
Product code
JLW
Quantity affected
19, 927.00
Distribution
Product was distributed throughout the United States and Canada, United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria,Australia,Bangladesh,Belgium,Brazil,Canada Switzerland,China,Columbia,Czech Republic,Germany,D
Date initiated
2017-03-21
Date posted
2017-05-05
Date terminated
2018-08-03
Location
Newark, DE

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RecordFirmDate
DIMENSION VISTA FREE THYROXINE FLEX REAGENT CARTRIDGE, FT4, DIMENSION VISTA THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE FLEX REAGENT (K140859)Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.2014-11-26