PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Magnesium Flex reagent cartridge, 360 tests, Catalog Number: K3057; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10445158;

Reported: January 1, 2025 Initiated: November 12, 2024 #Z-0767-2025

Product Description

Magnesium Flex reagent cartridge, 360 tests, Catalog Number: K3057; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10445158;

Reason for Recall

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling two lots of their Dimension Vista¿ Total Magnesium (MG) Flex Reagent Cartridges (lots 24057BB and 24064BC) due to the potential for falsely low measurements of magnesium in plasma. Because the error is intermittent, existing quality control procedures may not recognize that a patients results are incorrect, and the results may be reported out

Details

Units Affected
13,115 units (11,520 US, 1,595 ROW)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Spain.
Location
Newark, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Magnesium Flex reagent cartridge, 360 tests, Catalog Number: K3057; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10445158;. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 13,115 units (11,520 US, 1,595 ROW).
Why was this product recalled?
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling two lots of their Dimension Vista¿ Total Magnesium (MG) Flex Reagent Cartridges (lots 24057BB and 24064BC) due to the potential for falsely low measurements of magnesium in plasma. Because the error is intermittent, existing quality control procedures may not recognize that a patients results are incorrect, and the results may be reported out
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 1, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0767-2025.