Events

Recall of HbA1c Flex(R) reagent cartridge

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    65409
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0626-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-04-22
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-01-03
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-02-12
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=123079
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Assay, glycosylated hemoglobin - Product Code LCP
  • Reason
    Positive bias on the lots listed compared to alternate methods and a higher frequency of "above assay range" flags with the lots listed.
  • Action
    Siemens sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter in April 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately discard any remaining inventory of the affected product. Siemens will replace any unused inventory at no charge. Customers were asked to complete the attached form and fax it to 302-631-8467 to indicate they have received the information. Customers were asked to retain the letter with their laboratory records and forward the letter to those who may have received the affected product. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Siemens Technical Solutions Center or their local Siemens technical support representative. For questions regarding this recall call 1-800-441-9250.

Device

HbA1c Flex(R) reagent cartridge
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog number K3105A (Siemens Material Number 10470481) - Lot numbers 12072AA, exp. 2/9/13: 12086AA, exp. 2/23/13:12107AA, exp. 3/16/13; 12128AA, exp. 4/6/13; 12150AA, exp. 4/28/13; 12191AA, exp. 6/8/13; 12212AA, exp. 6/29/13; 12226AA, exp. 7/13/13; 12248AA, exp. 8/4/13; 12261AA, exp. 8/17/13; 12282AA, exp. 9/7/13; 12303AA, exp. 9/28/13.
  • Product Classification
    Hematology and Pathology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Canada and Mexico.
  • Product Description
    HbA1c Flex(R) reagent cartridge (K3105A, Siemens Material Number 10470481) for the Dimension(R) Clinical Systems. || Dimension(R) Hemoglobin A1c (HB1C) Flex(R) reagent Cartridge on the Dimension(R) clinical chemistry system is an in vitro diagnostic assay for the quantitative determination of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in human anticoagulated whole blood. Measurements of hemoglobin A1c are effective in monitoring long term glucose control in individuals with diabetes mellitus.
  • Manufacturer
    Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

Manufacturer

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., 500 Gbc Dr Ms 514, PO BOX 6101, Newark DE 19702-2466
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Siemens Ag
  • Source
    USFDA