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Dimension Vista Digoxin (DIGXN) Flex reagent cartridge recallZ-2607-2017 · Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. · initiated Mar 21, 2017

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in May 2017

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

The concentrations for Biotin listed in the Non-Interfering Substances section of the current Dimension and Dimension Vistat Instructions for Use (IFU) for Dimension TNI, Dimension Vista DIGXN, E2, FERR, PRL, and TSH have incorrect units, and incorrectly state the level at which biotin does not interfere.

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

Siemens mailed an Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter to affected customers on 03/29/2017 to inform them of the issue. The notice explained the reason for the field action, Risk to Health and actions to be taken by the customer.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2607-2017
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Mar 21, 2017
Posted by the FDA
May 5, 2017
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Quantity
13,143 units
Product code
KXT
FDA submissions
K093441
Distribution
Product was distributed throughout the United States and Canada, United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria,Australia,Bangladesh,Belgium,Brazil,Canada Switzerland,China,Columbia,Czech Republic,Germany,Denmark,Algeria Egypt,Spain,Finland,France,Great Britain,Greece,Croatia,Indonesia,Ireland India,Italy,Japan,Canary Islands,Republic of Korea,Kuwait,Lebanon,Latvia Macedonia,Netherlands,Norway,New Zealand,Philippines,Poland,Portugal Qatar,Saudi Arabia,Slovenia,Slovakia,Turkey,Taiwan,South Africa

Product description

Dimension Vista Digoxin (DIGXN) Flex reagent cartridge

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Device Listing Number # D098364 Lot # 16103BD, 16195BB, 16230BA, 16259BD, 16320BD, 16363BA

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K093441 — 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 76915).

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