PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Siemens Dimension HB1C Flex reagent cartridge; Dimension Hemoglobin A1c (HB1C) Flex reagent cartridge on the Dimension 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.

Reported: December 3, 2014 Initiated: September 30, 2014 #Z-0420-2015

Product Description

Siemens Dimension HB1C Flex reagent cartridge; Dimension Hemoglobin A1c (HB1C) Flex reagent cartridge on the Dimension 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.

Reason for Recall

Certain lots of the reagent cartridges show confirmed positive bias averaging 0.4% Hemoglobin A1c units and occasionally up to 1.0% HbA1c units for patient samples when compared to the National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP). QC samples may exhibit a similar bias.

Details

Units Affected
53, 046
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and internationally to: Canada.
Location
Newark, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Siemens Dimension HB1C Flex reagent cartridge; Dimension Hemoglobin A1c (HB1C) Flex reagent cartridge on the Dimension 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.. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 53, 046.
Why was this product recalled?
Certain lots of the reagent cartridges show confirmed positive bias averaging 0.4% Hemoglobin A1c units and occasionally up to 1.0% HbA1c units for patient samples when compared to the National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP). QC samples may exhibit a similar bias.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 3, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0420-2015.