Severity
Moderate
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.
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.
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Severity
Moderate
Units Affected
277 units
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
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.
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
| 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.
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