PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Dimension CTNI-In vitro diagnostic test intended to quantitively measure cardiac troponin-I levels in human serum and heparinized plasma to aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction. Siemens Material Number (SMN)/REF (Catalog Number): 10444905/RF421C

Reported: July 13, 2022 Initiated: May 18, 2022 #Z-1341-2022

Product Description

Dimension CTNI-In vitro diagnostic test intended to quantitively measure cardiac troponin-I levels in human serum and heparinized plasma to aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction. Siemens Material Number (SMN)/REF (Catalog Number): 10444905/RF421C

Reason for Recall

Positive bias with Lithium Heparin plasma samples from individuals that are expected to be below the 99th percentile of 0.07 ng/mL [0.07 ¿g/L], may lead to inappropriate intervention for myocardial infarction

Details

Units Affected
113 units; Extended: 52 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AR, CA, IL MN, MS, NC, ND, NH, OK, SD, TN, TX, WA and the countries of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain.
Location
Newark, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Dimension CTNI-In vitro diagnostic test intended to quantitively measure cardiac troponin-I levels in human serum and heparinized plasma to aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction. Siemens Material Number (SMN)/REF (Catalog Number): 10444905/RF421C. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 113 units; Extended: 52 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Positive bias with Lithium Heparin plasma samples from individuals that are expected to be below the 99th percentile of 0.07 ng/mL [0.07 ¿g/L], may lead to inappropriate intervention for myocardial infarction
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 13, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1341-2022.