Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2450-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. |
| Report date | Sep 2, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 23, 2015 |
| Quantity | Total 1655 units |
| Location | Newark, DE, United States |
Official product description
Dimension Vista B¿2-Microglobulin Flex Reagent Cartridge (B2MIC); Product Usage: The B2MIC method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of B¿2-Microglobulin in human serum, heparinized plasma, EDTA plasma and urine on the Dimension Vista System. Measurements of B¿2-Microglobulin aid in the diagnosis of active rheumatoid arthritis and kidney disease.
Why the product was recalled
customers are receiving a high number of Abnormal Assay Errors or are not able to calibrate B2MIC when using Flex reagent cartridge B2MIC various lots. In failure mode, there is the potential for falsely depressed beta2-Microglobulin results on the Dimension Vista system due to assay reagent contamination.
Distribution information
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of TN, AZ, CT, Fl, CA, NY and 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.
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