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Medical device recalls 2013

Dimension — Class II medical device recall Z-0517-2014

Terminated recall by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., reported 2013-12-25, distributed nationwide. Siemens has confirmed that the TACR method may demonstrate reduced on-board stability which may result in impr

Recall numberZ-0517-2014
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Newark, DE, United States
Recall initiated2013-04-25
Classified2013-12-16
Reported by FDA2013-12-25
Terminated2014-11-12
DistributedNationwide (US)
Quantity13,751
Reason classesspecification failure
Lot numbersDB3141, FA3197, FA3267, FB3267, GA3120, GB3099, GB3162, GB3176

Product

Dimension(R) TACR Flex(R) reagent cartridge (DF107) The TACR method is an in vitro diagnostic test intended to quantitatively measure Tacrolimus in human whole blood on the Dimension(R) clinical chemistry system. Measurements of Tacrolimus are used as an aid in the management of Tacrolimus therapy in kidney and liver transplant patients

Reason for recall

Siemens has confirmed that the TACR method may demonstrate reduced on-board stability which may result in imprecise and inaccurate QC and patient results.

Machine access

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