FDA recall record

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics HB1C Flex(R) Reagent Cartridge recall — FDA Z-0625-2014

Positive bias on the lots listed compared to alternate methods and a higher frequency of "Above Assay Range" flags with the lots listed.

Class IIclassification
Z-0625-2014official record ID
Jan 15, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0625-2014
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Report dateJan 15, 2014
Recall initiation dateApr 22, 2013
Quantity11006 Total
LocationNewark, DE, United States

Official product description

HB1C Flex(R) Reagent Cartridge (DF105A, Siemens Material Number 10483822) for the Dimension(R) Clinical Systems. Dimension(R) Hemoglobin A1c (HB1C) Flex(R) reagent Cartridge on the Dimension(R) clinical chemistry system is an in vitro diagnostic assay for the quantitative determination of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in human anticoagulated whole blood. Measurements of hemoglobin A1c are effective in monitoring long term glucose control in individuals with diabetes mellitus.

Why the product was recalled

Positive bias on the lots listed compared to alternate methods and a higher frequency of "Above Assay Range" flags with the lots listed.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Canada and Mexico.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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