[Recalled] Dimension Vista(R) Vancomycin Flex(R) Reagent Cartridge (VANC, Catalog # K4086). For the quantitative measurement of vancomycin in human serum and plasma on the Dimension Vista system. — Siemens has received complaints of cust
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Dimension Vista(R) Vancomycin Flex(R) Reagent Cartridge (VANC, Catalog # K4086). For the quantitative measurement of vancomycin in human serum and plasma on the Dimension Vista system. |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-2175-2012 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class III |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 17 July 2012 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Siemens has received complaints of customers experiencing slopes >1.05 when calibrating Flex(R) reagent cartridge lot 12095AD. This results in a slope failure and prevents the VANC assay from being run on the Dimension Vista(R) System.
This Class III recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
Read the full official notice →
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