PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Dimension Vista System B2 Microglobulin Flex reagent cartridge and urine stabilizer Catalog #K7024 SMN: 10445889 Lot #15246MA Product Usage: The B2MIC method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of B2-microglobulin in human serum, heparinized plasma, EDTA plasma and urine on the Dimension Vista System. Measurements of B2-microglobulin aid in the diagnosis of active rheumatoid arthritis and kidney disease.

Reported: March 9, 2016 Initiated: November 3, 2015 #Z-1030-2016

Product Description

Dimension Vista System B2 Microglobulin Flex reagent cartridge and urine stabilizer Catalog #K7024 SMN: 10445889 Lot #15246MA Product Usage: The B2MIC method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of B2-microglobulin in human serum, heparinized plasma, EDTA plasma and urine on the Dimension Vista System. Measurements of B2-microglobulin aid in the diagnosis of active rheumatoid arthritis and kidney disease.

Reason for Recall

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed an increase in the rate of Abnormal Assay errors and calibration failures with the Dimension Vista B2MIC Flex reagent cartridge: Dimension Vista System Flex reagent cartridge and urine stabilizer B2MIC. In the unlikely event that a patient result is generated, a suppressed result would be in conflict with the patients clinical status and other markers of renal injury.

Details

Units Affected
1637 units.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution and US in the state of CA.
Location
Newark, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Dimension Vista System B2 Microglobulin Flex reagent cartridge and urine stabilizer Catalog #K7024 SMN: 10445889 Lot #15246MA Product Usage: The B2MIC method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of B2-microglobulin in human serum, heparinized plasma, EDTA plasma and urine on the Dimension Vista System. Measurements of B2-microglobulin aid in the diagnosis of active rheumatoid arthritis and kidney disease.. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 1637 units..
Why was this product recalled?
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed an increase in the rate of Abnormal Assay errors and calibration failures with the Dimension Vista B2MIC Flex reagent cartridge: Dimension Vista System Flex reagent cartridge and urine stabilizer B2MIC. In the unlikely event that a patient result is generated, a suppressed result would be in conflict with the patients clinical status and other markers of renal injury.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 9, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1030-2016.