Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2229-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. |
| Report date | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Quantity | 815 kits |
| Location | Newark, DE, United States |
Official product description
Dimension Ferritin (FERR) Flex reagent cartridge DM FERR Product Usage: The FERR Flex reagent cartridge is intended to be used on the Dimension RxL clinical chemistry system to quantitatively measure ferritin in human serum and plasma. Measurements of ferritin aid in the diagnosis of diseases affecting iron metabolism, such as hemochromatosis and iron deficiency anemia.
Why the product was recalled
Negative Bias with Lot EA9227.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution AK AR AZ CA CT FL GA IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MD MI MN MO MS MT NC NE NH NJ NY OK OR PR SD TN TX VA VT WA WI
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.
What to do next
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