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Siemens Dimension LOCI TNI Troponin I Calibrator RC 621 recallZ-1926-2014 · Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. · initiated Sep 17, 2013

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in June 2014

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.

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Why it was recalled

Siemens Dimension LOCI TNI Troponin I calibrator lot 3DD007 may demonstrate an average upward shift of 24% in QC and patient results following calibration.

FDA root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

Siemens sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated September 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were advised immediate discontinuation of use and discard of the affected device. Please complete the attached Effectiveness Check form and fax it to the Siemens Customer Care Center at (302) 631-8467 to indicate that you have received this information. Also, please indicate any replacement product required. Please contact Siemens Customer Care Center- Technical Solutions at (800) 441 9250 if you are aware of any adverse event that occurred as a consequence of this issue, or for immediate product needs. Please retain this letter with your laboratory records, and forward this Jetter to those who may have received this product. We apologize for the inconvenience this situation has caused. If you have any questions, please contact your Siemens Customer Care Center or your local Siemens technical support representative.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1926-2014
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Sep 17, 2013
Posted by the FDA
Jun 26, 2014
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Quantity
1625
Product code
JIT
FDA submissions
K081683
Distribution
Distribution: US Nationwide including Puerto Rico

Product description

Siemens Dimension LOCI TNI Troponin I Calibrator RC 621. The LOCI TNI Troponin I Calibrator is an in vitro diagnostic product for the calibration of the cardiac troponin I (TNI) method for the Dimension clinical EXL integrated chemistry system with LOCI module.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot Number - 3DD007

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K081683 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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