Dimension Vista LOCI Estradiol Test Code E2 Catalog Number: K6463 SMN: 10489099 Product Usage: The E2 method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of estradiol in human serum and plasma on the Dimension VistaSystem. Estradiol measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of various hormonal sexual disorders and in assessing placental function in complicated pregnancy.
FDA Recall Z-1241-2016 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeCHP
Date Initiated2016-01-13
Date Terminated2018-01-08
Product Quantity1945 units
Reason for Recall
The drug fulvestrant (Faslodex) may cause falsely elevated estradiol results.
Firm Action
Siemens issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) to affected Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics customers in the United States on January 13, 2016 to be delivered to customers on January 14, 2016 via Federal Express. An Urgent Field Safety Notice (UFSN) was sent out for distribution to all customers outside the United States on January 13, 2016.
The letters identified affected product, problem and the actions to be taken. Customers may continue to use the estradiol assays to report patient results however, the assays should not be used for patients being treated with fulvestrant. Customers where instructed to complete and return the Correction Effectiveness Check attached. For questions contact your Siemens Customer Care Center or your local Siemens technical support representative.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution US Nationwide , AR, AU, AU, BD, BO, BR, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, DO, EC, EG, HK, ID, IE, IL, IN, JP, KR, LK, LY, MX, MY, NI, NP, NZ, PE, PH, PY, SA, SG, SV, TH, TW, UY, VE, VN, and ZA.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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