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Dimension(R) Vista(R) V-LYTE(R) Diluent (K835) recallZ-0646-2012 · Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. · initiated Oct 31, 2011

Terminated All recalls posted in January 2012

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Firm has confirmed that specific lots of V-LYTE(R) Fluids may contribute to reduced V-LYTE(R) Integrated Multisensor on-board use life as demonstrated by increases in: Urine sodium QC results within 48 hours after installation of a new IMT sensor. The results can be elevated approximately 10-20% which may cause QC recovery being out of acceptable ranges. Patient Urine sodium results may also b

FDA root cause category: Material/Component Contamination

What the company is doing

Siemens sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated October, 2011 to all consignees. The letter identified the product, description of problem, and actions to be taken. Consignees were instructed to replace the affected lots of V-LYTE(R) Fluids with alternate lots if available and recalibrate. If no alternate lots were available they were recommended to replace the V-LYTE(R) Integrated Multisensor every 24 hours or when indicated by QC until the impacted lots were no longer in use. For replacement product consignees were instructed to contact the Siemens Customer Service at 888-588-3916 or your local Siemens Service Center. Consignees were advised to complete and return the enclosed Customer Response Sheet via fax to the Technical Solutions Center at 302-631-8467. For questions or concerns contact Siemens Technical Solutions Center at 800-441-9250 for further assistance.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0646-2012
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Oct 31, 2011
Posted by the FDA
Jan 11, 2012
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Quantity
5,282
Product code
JJE
FDA submissions
K051087
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) iin the states of : AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY including Puerto Rico and Washington, DC and the countries of: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Malaysia, and South Korea.

Product description

Dimension(R) Vista(R) V-LYTE(R) Diluent (K835) Product Usage: V-LYTE(R) Diluent is for the automatic dilution of samples processed in the V-LYTE(R) Integrated Multisensor on the Dimension Vista(R) system

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot number KE1H01, KE1J01, and KE1K01

Other devices under the same FDA submission

4 devices cleared under K051087 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 60644).

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