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Recall of Siemens Dimension Vista(R) Homocysteine 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
    62833
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-0253-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-08-03
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-11-06
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-01-15
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=111801
  • 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
    Urinary homocystine (nonquantitative) test system - Product Code LPS
  • Reason
    Cartridges are leaking. the leaking is observed when opening the wrapper that holds the reagent cartridge.
  • Action
    Siemens sent a Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated July 20, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. At this time Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is conducting a voluntary recall for Dimension Vista¿ HCYS Flex¿ reagent cartridge lots 12062MA and 12066MA. Please immediately discontinue use and discard any remaining inventory of Dimension Vista¿ HCYS (K7044) lots 12062MA and 12066MA. Please complete the attached form and fax it to (302)631-8467 to indicate that you have received this information. We ask that you forward this notification to anyone to whom you may have distributed this lot. Contact your Siemens Customer Service Center to report your no-charge replacement needs at 888-588-3916. If you have technical questions or concerns, please contact the Siemens Technical Solutions Center at 800-441-9250 for further assistance. We apologize for the inconvenience that this situation has caused. Thank you for your patience and continued support.

Device

Siemens Dimension Vista(R) Homocysteine Flex(R) Reagent Cartridge
  • Model / Serial
    Lot numbers 12062MA, exp 12/01/2012; and 12066MA, exp 12/05/2012
  • Product Classification
    Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA and WI.
  • Product Description
    Siemens Dimension Vista(R) Homocysteine Flex(R) Reagent Cartridge || This is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of total homocysteine (HCYS) in human serum, heparinized plasma, and EDTA plasma on the Dimension Vista(R) System. Measurements of homocysteine aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients suspected of having hyperhomocysteinemia and homocystinuria.
  • 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