Dimension Vista CSA and CSAE The Cyclosporine method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of cyclosporine A (CSA) in human whole blood on the Dimension Vista System. Measurements of CSA are used as an aid in the management of heart, liver and kidney transplant patients.
FDA Recall Z-1647-2014 · Posted 2014-05-21
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Recalling FirmSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMKW
Date Initiated2014-03-19
Date Terminated2015-08-10
Product Quantity4175
Reason for Recall
A complaint was received of Dimension Vista CSA and CSAE under-recovery of cyclosporine when patient samples are run from the Small Sample Container. The under-recovery that has been observed is 18 to 44%.
In March 2014, Siemens recalled due to the complaint received of Dimension Vista CSA and CSAE reporting under-recovery of cyclosporine when patient samples are run from the
Small Sample C
Firm Action
Siemens sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated March 2014. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed not to use the SSC with patient samples when running CSE or CSAE.
Siemens also recommended a look back at previously generated CSA or CSAE results if the patient samples have been run from the SSC and that the content of this letter should be discussed with the Medical Director. Customers were asked to complete the attached form and fax it to (302) 631-8467.
For questions regarding this recall call 800-441-9250.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, France, Great Britain, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Japan.
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.
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