Z-1188-2021 Class II Ongoing

Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. — Newark, DE

FDA device recall Z-1188-2021 was initiated by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. on February 3, 2021 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. has confirmed the potential for erroneous results due to discolored reagent observed in some wells 5 and 6 of Dimension Vista High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (… The recall status is ongoing. Affected quantity: 4174 devices (Domestic: 2836 devices, Foreign: 1338 devices).

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
March 17, 2021
Initiation Date
February 3, 2021
Termination Date
N/A
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
4174 devices (Domestic: 2836 devices, Foreign: 1338 devices)

Product Description

Dimension Vista HDLC - colorimetric method, lipoproteins - Product Usage: used as an aid in the diagnosis of lipid disorders (such as diabetes mellitus), various liver and renal diseases, and in the assessment of risk for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.

Reason for Recall

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. has confirmed the potential for erroneous results due to discolored reagent observed in some wells 5 and 6 of Dimension Vista High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDLC) Flex reagent cartridges lot 20062BA.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY, and the countries of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, SA, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland.

Code Information

Product: DV HDLC; Lot #: 20062BA; UDI Number: 0084276802043820062BA21030210464340840