Recall Z-0830-2022

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. · initiated January 28, 2022

Class II Open, Classified

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Siemens Dimension Vista Magnesium Flex reagent cartridge (MG) Material # 10445158, Catalog # K3057 used in the Dimension Vista System. The Dimension Vista Magnesium Flex Reagent (MG) method is an In vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of magnesium in human serum, plasma, and urine on the Dimension Vista System. Magnesium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of hypomagnesemia (abnormally low plasma levels of magnesium) and hypomagnesemia (abnormally high plasma levels of magnesium).

Codes / lots: [lot 21253BB, UDI: 0084276801569421253BB22091010445158840], [lot 21263BA UDI: 0084276801569421263BA22092010445158840], [lot 21335AA, UDI: 0084276801569421335AA22120110445158840]

Reason for recall

Dimension Vista Magnesium Flex reagent cartridge lots exhibiting imprecision and intermittent Abnormal Assay flags. When this issue occurs, there is a potential for QC failures or erroneous patient results which may lead to repeat and follow-up testing.

FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm

Action taken

The firm, Siemens Healthineers, sent "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" (VC-22-01.A.US) on 01/28/2022 via Fed Ex to all customers to inform them of the issue and instruct them to discontinue use and discard the affected lots. Complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check Form via email at uscctsfcaecfax.team@siemens-healthineers.com or fax to: (312) 275-7795. At the present time, Siemens has no replacement lots to offer customers. Siemens suggests using an alternate methodology for magnesium until a replacement lot is available. If you received any complaints of illness or adverse events associated with the products listed in Table 1, immediately contact your local Siemens Remote Services Center or your local Siemens Technical Support Representative. Replacement kits will be provided when a new lot is available. If you have any questions, please contact your Siemens Healthineers Remote Services Center or your local Siemens Healthineers Technical Support Representative.

Details

Recall number
Z-0830-2022
Initiated
January 28, 2022
Product code
JGJ – Photometric Method, Magnesium
Quantity
14220 (US 13305, OUS 915)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) 47 States including: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, 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, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY) and OUS countries of: Australia, Canada and Netherlands.
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Newark, DE

Official FDA recall record