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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Dimension¿ Ammonia Flex¿ reagent cartridge / AMM Dimension: The AMM method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of ammonia in human plasma on the Dimension clinical chemistry system. Ammonia measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of severe liver disorders such as cirrhosis, hepatitis and Reye s syndrome

Reported: February 15, 2017 Initiated: December 16, 2016 #Z-1140-2017

Product Description

Dimension¿ Ammonia Flex¿ reagent cartridge / AMM Dimension: The AMM method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of ammonia in human plasma on the Dimension clinical chemistry system. Ammonia measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of severe liver disorders such as cirrhosis, hepatitis and Reye s syndrome

Reason for Recall

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has determined that Dimension AMM (DF119) flex reagent cartridge lots EB7180, FB7152, BA7194, EA7223, BA7250 do not meet the 60-day calibration interval claim due to reagent instability and results may show an Abnormal Assay.

Details

Units Affected
11,165 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) and Internationally to Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bosnia Herzegovina. ,Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Hungary Israel ,India, Indonesia, Italy, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Netherland, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Uruguay, United.Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Yemen, and Japan.
Location
Newark, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Dimension¿ Ammonia Flex¿ reagent cartridge / AMM Dimension: The AMM method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of ammonia in human plasma on the Dimension clinical chemistry system. Ammonia measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of severe liver disorders such as cirrhosis, hepatitis and Reye s syndrome. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 11,165 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has determined that Dimension AMM (DF119) flex reagent cartridge lots EB7180, FB7152, BA7194, EA7223, BA7250 do not meet the 60-day calibration interval claim due to reagent instability and results may show an Abnormal Assay.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 15, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1140-2017.