Dimension(R) IRON Calibrator (DC85), Siemens material number 10445010. The Dimension(R) IRON Calibrator is an in vitro diagnostic product intended to be used to calibrate the Iron method for the Dimension(R) clinical chemistry system.
FDA Recall Z-0745-2013 · Posted 2013-01-29
Recalling FirmSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJIS
Date Initiated2012-12-20
Date Terminated2014-01-08
Product Quantity5999
Reason for Recall
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has received complaints of IRON calibrations outside of acceptable calibration slope (m) values (0.97 - 1.03) when using IRON calibrator lots 2DN060 and 2FN063. Lots 2GN068 and 2JN074 may also be impacted but no complaints have been received.
Firm Action
Siemens sent a "CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION" letter dated December 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Contact Siemens Technical Solutions Center at 1-800-441-9250 or your local Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics representative for assistance with this issue.
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution.
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.