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Recall Z-1886-2016 — Dimension Vista 1500 Intelligent Lab System running on software versions V.3.6.1 SP1 or V.3.6.2, Device listing # D011374, All serial numbers and lots are affected. The Dimension Vista System is an in vitro diagnostic device intended to duplicate manual analytical procedures such as pipetting, mix

U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement · United States · 2016-03-24 · Class II

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Agency
U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement
Recall identifier
Z-1886-2016
Date of alert
2016-03-24
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk level
Class II
Risk type
recall
Brand
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
Product category
device
Product type
Devices
Reported risk: Discrepant patient results on Dimension Vista Intelligent Lab Systems. Siemens Healthcare confirmed a software defect which, in a very specific set of circumstances, results in the Dimension Vista System omitting an aliquot probe rinse between sample aspirations when processing tubes in Sample Racks that are front loaded on the Dimension Vista System.
Primary source: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

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