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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Siemens Dimension Vista Homocysteine Flex Reagent Cartridge The HCYS method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of total homocysteine in human serum, heparinized plasma and ETDA plasma on the Dimension Vista System. Measurements of homocysteine aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients suspected of having hyperhomocysteinemia and homocystinuria.

Reported: December 25, 2013 Initiated: September 18, 2013 #Z-0541-2014

Product Description

Siemens Dimension Vista Homocysteine Flex Reagent Cartridge The HCYS method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of total homocysteine in human serum, heparinized plasma and ETDA plasma on the Dimension Vista System. Measurements of homocysteine aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients suspected of having hyperhomocysteinemia and homocystinuria.

Reason for Recall

Dimension Vista HCYS lot 13064MA shows erratic recovery of QC and patient samples.

Details

Units Affected
302
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution including the states of OH, MD, CO, NJ, IA, NC, VA, WI and DC., and the countries of Austria, Denmark, France, Italy, Netherlands and Norway.
Location
Newark, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Siemens Dimension Vista Homocysteine Flex Reagent Cartridge The HCYS method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of total homocysteine in human serum, heparinized plasma and ETDA plasma on the Dimension Vista System. Measurements of homocysteine aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients suspected of having hyperhomocysteinemia and homocystinuria.. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 302.
Why was this product recalled?
Dimension Vista HCYS lot 13064MA shows erratic recovery of QC and patient samples.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 25, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0541-2014.