Dimension Vista¿ Ammonia Flex¿ reagent cartridge / AMM Dimension: The AMM method is an in vitro ...
FDA Recall #Z-1141-2017 — Class II — December 16, 2016
Product Description
Dimension Vista¿ Ammonia Flex¿ reagent cartridge / AMM Dimension: The AMM method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of ammonia in human plasma on the Dimension clinical chemistry system. Ammonia measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of severe liver disorders such as cirrhosis, hepatitis and Reye s syndrome
Reason for Recall
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has determined that Dimension Vista AMM (K3119) Flex reagent cartridge flex lots 16187BE, 16225BB, 16265AB do not meet the 60-day calibration interval claim due to reagent instability and results may show an Abnormal Assay.
Recalling Firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. — Newark, DE
Classification
Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Product Type
Devices
Product Quantity
8,032 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) and Internationally to Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bosnia Herzegovina. ,Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Hungary Israel ,India, Indonesia, Italy, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Netherland, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Uruguay, United.Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Yemen, and Japan.
Code Information
lots 16187BE, 16225BB and 16265AB
Status
Terminated
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated