Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0499-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. |
| Report date | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Quantity | 13435 |
| Location | Newark, DE, United States |
Official product description
Dimension Vista Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDI) Flex reagent cartridge, an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of lactate dehydrogenase in human serum and plasma on the Dimension Vista System.Cat. No. K2054, Mat. No. 10464323
Why the product was recalled
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed that Dimension Vista Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDI) may exhibit an erroneously elevated result when the preceding assay in the reaction cuvette is Lactic Acid (LA). The magnitude of the elevation may be variable. Both quality control and patient samples may be impacted. Incomplete removal of residual lactate dehydrogenase, a component of the LA reagent, has been identified as the cause of the potentially elevated result. A falsely elevated result for lactate dehydrogenase may lead to additional investigations to determine the etiology of tissue damage. Results would be correlated with clinical history and presentation in addition to other diagnostic laboratory testing.
Distribution information
Worldwide-domestic nationwide and foreign distribution.
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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