Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1615-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. |
| Report date | May 20, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 2, 2015 |
| Quantity | 17801 |
| Location | Newark, DE, United States |
Official product description
Dimension EXL with LM, Dimension EXL 200, Dimension RxL, Dimension RxL HM, Dimension RxL Max, Dimension RxL Max HM, Dimension Xpand, Dimension Xpand HM, Dimension Xpand Plus, Dimension Xpand Plus HM. The Dimension EXL clinical chemistry system is a discrete, random-access, microprocessor-controlled, integrated instrument/chemistry system that measures a variety of analytes, including enzyme activities, in body fluids for in vitro diagnostic use.
Why the product was recalled
Certain Dimension Integrated Chemistry Systems Instrument Power Configurations may have been installed with a non-standard instrument power plug.The use of a non-standard plug configuration as described may lead to a potential electrical hazard. The likelihood of potential clinical impact or injury due to this issue is extremely low.
Distribution information
Distributed in the country of Japan.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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