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Siemens Dimension(R) Tacrolimus Flex(R) reagent cartridge (DF107). The TACR method is used as an in vitro diagnostic tes

FDA device recall Z-0957-2013 · posted 2013-03-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Reason for recall
Siemens has confirmed customer complaints of low patient sample recovery with Dimension(R) TACR Flex(R) lot FA3085. Quality Control (QC) materials have not exhibited low recovery of the same magnitude. Internal method regression testing versus LC/MS has shown an average 25% low bias compared to LC/MS across the assay range. Individual patients, particularly samples with lower TACR values
Action taken
The firm initiated their recall of this product on November 27, 2012 by sending a letter to all consignees. The letter included a recall effectiveness check form to be completed by the consignee and returned to the firm. The firm expanded their recall on January 29, 2013 by sending another letter to consignees. This letter also included a recall effectiveness check form to be completed by the consignee and returned to the firm.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
MLM
Quantity affected
2,976
Distribution
Product was distributed within the United States to AL, AZ, CA, DC, FL, LA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WA.
Date initiated
2012-11-27
Date posted
2013-03-15
Date terminated
2014-08-04
Location
Newark, DE

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