Reagent Management System (RMS) Dimension RxL Max HM STM Product Usage: The Reagent Management System (RMS) is a module for use with the Dimension clinical chemistry system. The RMS doubles the available storage of refrigerated Flex reagent cartridges on the Dimension system from 44 to 88. The RMS loads, hydrates, and automatically removes Flex reagent cartridges, allowing the Dimension system to process samples without interruption.
FDA Recall Z-0461-2016 · Posted 2015-12-22
Recalling FirmSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJJE
Date Initiated2015-11-10
Date Terminated2017-08-23
Product Quantity151
Reason for Recall
Siemens has
identified RMS refrigeration compressors that are missing the safety cover on the electrical
termination block. The exposed electrical hazard on the electrical termination block is located
directly behind the RMS Waste Container.
Firm Action
Siemens sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC # DI-16-01.A.US) and Urgent Field Safety Notice (UFSN # DI-16-01.A.OUS) letters dated November 2015 to all affected customers. The letters identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions contact your local Siemens technical support representative.
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution: FL, NY, SC, TX, LA, AZ, WI, IA, IL, OH, AL, AK, NH, OK, MD, CA, NM, MS, KY, NJ, MN, GA, CO, MA, SD, TN, MO, PA, MT, SC, NE, KS, VA, AL, NV, WY, OR, PR, MO, OK, GU, HI, AR, ME, VT, CT, NC and the countries of Canada and Mexico.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.