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Siemens Total Iron Binding Capacity (IBCT) Flex Reagent Cartridge. An in vitro diagnostic test intended to quantitativel

FDA device recall Z-0933-2013 · posted 2013-03-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Reason for recall
The analytical sensitivity claim of 6 ug/dL (1.1 umol/L) in the Instructions for Use (IFU) is no longer valid. Siemens is conducting a voluntary corrective action for Dimension Total Iron Binding Capacity (IBCT) to modify the analytical sensitivity claim to 36 ug/dL (6.44 umol/L).
Action taken
Siemens Healthcare sent a "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated Dec 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were notified that theanalytical sensitivity of 6 ug/dL (1.1 umol/L) in the Dimension(R) IBCT FLex(R) Reagent Cartridge instructions for us (IFU) is no longer valid. Please make adjustments to middle wave products or Laboratory Information Systems ( LIS ) as appropriate for your Laboratory. Please complete the attached form and fax it to (302) 631-8467, to indicate you have received this information. If you have any questions please contact your Siemens Technical Solutions Center or your local Siemens technicial support representative at (302) 631-6311.
Root cause
Process design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JMO
Quantity affected
19, 503 cartons
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Date initiated
2012-12-20
Date posted
2013-03-11
Date terminated
2014-08-26
Location
Newark, DE

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TOTAL IRON BINDING CAPACITY (IBCT) FLEX REAGENT CARTRIDGE (K994115)Dade Behring, Inc.2000-01-28