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Dimension Thermal Chamber Motor Cable located in the following models: Model/UDI Number: Dimension¿ EXL 200 00630414593579; Dimension¿ EXL with LM 00630414593500; Dimension¿ EXL with LM with STM 00630414593593; Dimension¿ RxL Max 00630414949789; Dimension¿ RxL Max HM 00630414949796; Dimension¿ RxL Max HM STM 00630414949819; Dimension¿ Xpand¿ Plus 00630414949833; Dimension¿ Xpand¿ Plus HM 00630414949840; Dimension¿ RxL Max Refurbished 00630414592947; Dimension¿ RxL Max HM Refurbished 0

Reported: November 14, 2018 Initiated: September 28, 2018 #Z-0409-2019 277 units units

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. issued this FDA Devices recall on November 14, 2018. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately 277 units units are affected. The recall was issued because: Thermal chamber motors have electrical cables with single insulation rather than the required double insulation. There …. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0409-2019) was formally reported on November 14, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 28, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Newark, DE. Federal records indicate 277 units units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Thermal chamber motors have electrical cables with single insulation rather than the required double insulation. There is no exposed current due to the single insulation that could result in a potential electrical shock Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Croatia, Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia Me…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 8 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

277 units

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

Dimension Thermal Chamber Motor Cable located in the following models: Model/UDI Number: Dimension¿ EXL 200 00630414593579; Dimension¿ EXL with LM 00630414593500; Dimension¿ EXL with LM with STM 00630414593593; Dimension¿ RxL Max 00630414949789; Dimension¿ RxL Max HM 00630414949796; Dimension¿ RxL Max HM STM 00630414949819; Dimension¿ Xpand¿ Plus 00630414949833; Dimension¿ Xpand¿ Plus HM 00630414949840; Dimension¿ RxL Max Refurbished 00630414592947; Dimension¿ RxL Max HM Refurbished 00630414592954; Dimension¿ Xpand¿ Plus Refurbished 00630414592961; Dimension¿ Xpand¿ Plus HM Refurbished 00630414592978; Dimension¿ EXL with LM Refurbished 00630414000268; Dimension¿ 200 Refurbished 00630414010717;; Dimension¿ RxL Max w/o HM International 00630414949802; Dimension¿ RxL Max HM International 00630414945477; Dimension¿ RxL Max HM STM International 00630414949826; Dimension¿ Xpand Plus w/o HM International 00630414949857; Dimension¿ Xpand Plus w/HM International 00630414945484; Dimension¿ EXL with LM International 00842768030024; Dimension¿ EXL 200 International 00842768037214 Dimension¿ EXL with LM with STM International 00630414593609 The Dimension motor assembly is used in the Dimension Thermal Chamber Fan (ASSY BLOWER SNOUT) and is responsible for the intake and circulation of air inside the "Wok," a chamber within the Dimension instrument which enables greater temperature control of the testing environment.

Reason for Recall

Thermal chamber motors have electrical cables with single insulation rather than the required double insulation. There is no exposed current due to the single insulation that could result in a potential electrical shock

Details

Units Affected
277 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Croatia, Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.
Location
Newark, DE

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0409-2019
Date reported November 14, 2018
Date initiated September 28, 2018
Recalling firm Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Units affected 277 units
Distribution Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Croatia, Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia Mexico, Netherlands, P…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

277 units units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Dimension Thermal Chamber Motor Cable located in the following models: Model/UDI Number: Dimension¿ EXL 200 00630414593579; Dimension¿ EXL with LM 00630414593500; Dimension¿ EXL with LM with STM 00630414593593; Dimension¿ RxL Max 00630414949789; Dimension¿ RxL Max HM 00630414949796; Dimension¿ RxL Max HM STM 00630414949819; Dimension¿ Xpand¿ Plus 00630414949833; Dimension¿ Xpand¿ Plus HM 00630414949840; Dimension¿ RxL Max Refurbished 00630414592947; Dimension¿ RxL Max HM Refurbished 00630414592954; Dimension¿ Xpand¿ Plus Refurbished 00630414592961; Dimension¿ Xpand¿ Plus HM Refurbished 00630414592978; Dimension¿ EXL with LM Refurbished 00630414000268; Dimension¿ 200 Refurbished 00630414010717;; Dimension¿ RxL Max w/o HM International 00630414949802; Dimension¿ RxL Max HM International 00630414945477; Dimension¿ RxL Max HM STM International 00630414949826; Dimension¿ Xpand Plus w/o HM International 00630414949857; Dimension¿ Xpand Plus w/HM International 00630414945484; Dimension¿ EXL with LM International 00842768030024; Dimension¿ EXL 200 International 00842768037214 Dimension¿ EXL with LM with STM International 00630414593609 The Dimension motor assembly is used in the Dimension Thermal Chamber Fan (ASSY BLOWER SNOUT) and is responsible for the intake and circulation of air inside the "Wok," a chamber within the Dimension instrument which enables greater temperature control of the testing environment.. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 277 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Thermal chamber motors have electrical cables with single insulation rather than the required double insulation. There is no exposed current due to the single insulation that could result in a potential electrical shock
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 14, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0409-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Croatia, Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0409-2019) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

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Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

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Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).