Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1030-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 9, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Quantity | 1637 units. |
| Location | Newark, DE, United States |
Official product description
Dimension Vista System B2 Microglobulin Flex reagent cartridge and urine stabilizer Catalog #K7024 SMN: 10445889 Lot #15246MA Product Usage: The B2MIC method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of B2-microglobulin in human serum, heparinized plasma, EDTA plasma and urine on the Dimension Vista System. Measurements of B2-microglobulin aid in the diagnosis of active rheumatoid arthritis and kidney disease.
Why the product was recalled
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed an increase in the rate of Abnormal Assay errors and calibration failures with the Dimension Vista B2MIC Flex reagent cartridge: Dimension Vista System Flex reagent cartridge and urine stabilizer B2MIC. In the unlikely event that a patient result is generated, a suppressed result would be in conflict with the patients clinical status and other markers of renal injury.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution and US in the state of CA.
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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