Dimension Vista (R) Urinary/Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein (UCFP) Flex (R) Reagent Cartridge Lot 11349BB The Urinary / Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitive measurement of protein in urine and cerebrospinal fluid on the Dimension Vista System.
FDA Recall Z-0017-2014 · Posted 2013-10-17
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Recalling FirmSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJGQ
Date Initiated2012-12-19
Date Terminated2014-08-27
Product Quantity3395
Reason for Recall
Siemens has confirmed an increase on absorbance errors when calibrating Dimension Vista Urinary/Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein (U CFP) Flex Reagent Cartridge lot 11349 BB.
Firm Action
The firn, Siemens, sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter (dated December 2012) was provided to all Dimension Vista (R) UCFP customers who have received UCFP lot 11349BB. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers are instructed to discontinue use and discard any remaining inventory of Dimension Vista UCFP lot 11349BB; provide instructions for product replacement; and complete and return the attacted REQUEST FOR REPLACEMENT FORM via fax to (302) 631-8467. Siemens will replace any un-used inventory of this lot, at no charge.
If you have any questions, please contact your Siemens Technical Solutions Center. your local Siemens Technical Support Representative or 800-441-9250.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including sates of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, ID, KY, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, PA, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and PR; and country of: UK.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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