Z-0459-2016 Class II Terminated
FDA device recall Z-0459-2016 was initiated by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. on Nov 10, 2015 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Siemens has identified RMS refrigeration compressors that are missing the safety cover on the electrical termination block. The exposed electrical hazard on the electrical termination block is… The recall status is terminated (terminated Aug 23, 2017). Affected quantity: 4.
Recall Details
- Product Type
- Devices
- Report Date
- Dec 30, 2015
- Initiation Date
- Nov 10, 2015
- Termination Date
- Aug 23, 2017
- Voluntary/Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product Quantity
- 4
Product Description
Reagent Management System (RMS) Dimension EXL with LM STM Product Usage: The Reagent Management System (RMS) is a module for use with the Dimension¿ clinical chemistry system. The RMS doubles the available storage of refrigerated Flex¿ reagent cartridges on the Dimension¿ system from 44 to 88. The RMS loads, hydrates, and automatically removes Flex¿ reagent cartridges, allowing the Dimension¿ system to process samples without interruption.
Reason for Recall
Siemens has identified RMS refrigeration compressors that are missing the safety cover on the electrical termination block. The exposed electrical hazard on the electrical termination block is located directly behind the RMS Waste Container.
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution: FL, NY, SC, TX, LA, AZ, WI, IA, IL, OH, AL, AK, NH, OK, MD, CA, NM, MS, KY, NJ, MN, GA, CO, MA, SD, TN, MO, PA, MT, SC, NE, KS, VA, AL, NV, WY, OR, PR, MO, OK, GU, HI, AR, ME, VT, CT, NC and the countries of Canada and Mexico.
Code Information
Dimension EXL with LM STM Catalog Numbers 778031.911 (Domestic) /778031.931 (Intl). All serial numbers.
Source
- Dataset
- openFDA device recall enforcement reports
- FDA record
- This recall in openFDA (JSON)
- Enforcement Report
- Search FDA's Enforcement Report for Z-0459-2016
- openFDA file date
- Oct 23, 2026
- Loaded by RegDataLab
- Oct 25, 2026