Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0460-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. |
| Report date | Dec 30, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Quantity | 3 |
| Location | Brookfield, CT, United States |
Official product description
Reagent Management System (RMS) Dimension RxL Max w/o HM Product Usage: The Reagent Management System (RMS) is a module for use with the Dimension clinical chemistry system. The RMS doubles the available storage of refrigerated Flex reagent cartridges on the Dimension system from 44 to 88. The RMS loads, hydrates, and automatically removes Flex reagent cartridges, allowing the Dimension system to process samples without interruption.
Why the product was recalled
Siemens has identified RMS refrigeration compressors that are missing the safety cover on the electrical termination block. The exposed electrical hazard on the electrical termination block is located directly behind the RMS Waste Container.
Distribution information
US Nationwide Distribution: FL, NY, SC, TX, LA, AZ, WI, IA, IL, OH, AL, AK, NH, OK, MD, CA, NM, MS, KY, NJ, MN, GA, CO, MA, SD, TN, MO, PA, MT, SC, NE, KS, VA, AL, NV, WY, OR, PR, MO, OK, GU, HI, AR, ME, VT, CT, NC and the countries of Canada and Mexico.
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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