Dimension Vista System (MG) ; Flex reagent cartridge Catalog number K3057, SMN 10445158. For the quantitative measurement of magnesium in human serum, plasma and urine on the Dimension Vista System.
Reported: December 2, 2015 Initiated: September 30, 2015 #Z-0339-2016
Product Description
Dimension Vista System (MG) ; Flex reagent cartridge Catalog number K3057, SMN 10445158. For the quantitative measurement of magnesium in human serum, plasma and urine on the Dimension Vista System.
Reason for Recall
Erroneous low results on a small number of reagent wells. There is the potential for under-recovery on certain wells for quality control (QC) and patient sample results. The under-recovery ranged from -0.3 mg/dL [0.12 mmol/L] to -1.6 mg/dL [0.66 mmol/L]; equivalent to a maximum negative bias of -88%.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
- Units Affected
- 3601
- Distribution
- Distributed US (nationwide) including DC and the states of IL, CA, GA, LA, TX, TN, FL, SC, IA, TN, DE, NJ, WA, MS, KY, NY, WI, OH, OH, MO, UT, KS, VA, AR, WV, MA, PA, AL, CO, IN, MT, NM, ME, AZ, NM, MO, and NC, and the country of Canada.
- Location
- Newark, DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Dimension Vista System (MG) ; Flex reagent cartridge Catalog number K3057, SMN 10445158. For the quantitative measurement of magnesium in human serum, plasma and urine on the Dimension Vista System.. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 3601.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Erroneous low results on a small number of reagent wells. There is the potential for under-recovery on certain wells for quality control (QC) and patient sample results. The under-recovery ranged from -0.3 mg/dL [0.12 mmol/L] to -1.6 mg/dL [0.66 mmol/L]; equivalent to a maximum negative bias of -88%.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 2, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0339-2016.
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