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Class II Recall

Siemens Dimension Vista Magnesium Flex reagent cartridge (MG) Material # 10445158, Catalog # K3057 used in the Dimensio

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Siemens Dimension Vista Magnesium Flex reagent cartridge (MG) Material # 104451 by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Reason: Dimension Vista Magnesium Flex reagent cartridge lots exhibiting imprecision and intermittent Abnormal Assay flags. When this issue occurs, there is a.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-0830-2022

Action Date

2022-04-06

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Siemens Dimension Vista Magnesium Flex reagent cartridge (MG) Material # 10445158, Catalog # K3057 used in the Dimension Vista System. The Dimension Vista Magnesium Flex Reagent (MG) method is an In vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of magnesium in human serum, plasma, and urine on the Dimension Vista System. Magnesium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of hypomagnesemia (abnormally low plasma levels of magnesium) and hypomagnesemia (abnormally high plasma levels of magnesium).

Lot/Code Info: [lot 21253BB, UDI: 0084276801569421253BB22091010445158840], [lot 21263BA UDI: 0084276801569421263BA22092010445158840], [lot 21335AA, UDI: 0084276801569421335AA22120110445158840]

Quantity Affected: 14220 (US 13305, OUS 915)

Reason for Recall

Dimension Vista Magnesium Flex reagent cartridge lots exhibiting imprecision and intermittent Abnormal Assay flags. When this issue occurs, there is a potential for QC failures or erroneous patient results which may lead to repeat and follow-up testing.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) 47 States including: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY) and OUS countries of: Australia, Canada and Netherlands.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-01-28

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 123 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. has 166 FDA actions in our database, including 142 recalls and 24 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. have FDA actions?

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. has 166 FDA actions in our database, including 142 recalls and 24 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0830-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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