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Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Dimension Vista LOCI Reaction Vessels, catalog number KS855. For in vitro diagnostic use

FDA device recall Z-2117-2010 · posted 2010-08-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Reason for recall
Vessel pick up errors and vessel jams when the vessel is being loaded. The error halts the instrument and disrupts processing. Vessel flange is thin.
Action taken
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated March 2010 informing users of the potential problem, to discard any remaining product, and if needed, to request a replacement lot.
Root cause
Process design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JJE
Quantity affected
5544 bags
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA, Canada, Europe, Japan, Korea, and New Zealand.
Date initiated
2010-03-15
Date posted
2010-08-02
Date terminated
2010-08-03
Location
Newark, DE

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