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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Siemens Dimension(R) Tacrolimus Flex(R) reagent cartridge (DF107). The TACR method is used as an in vitro diagnostic test.

Reported: March 27, 2013 Initiated: November 27, 2012 #Z-0957-2013

Product Description

Siemens Dimension(R) Tacrolimus Flex(R) reagent cartridge (DF107). The TACR method is used as an in vitro diagnostic test.

Reason for Recall

Siemens has confirmed customer complaints of low patient sample recovery with Dimension(R) TACR Flex(R) lot FA3085. Quality Control (QC) materials have not exhibited low recovery of the same magnitude. Internal method regression testing versus LC/MS has shown an average 25% low bias compared to LC/MS across the assay range. Individual patients, particularly samples with lower TACR values

Details

Units Affected
2,976
Distribution
Product was distributed within the United States to AL, AZ, CA, DC, FL, LA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WA.
Location
Newark, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Siemens Dimension(R) Tacrolimus Flex(R) reagent cartridge (DF107). The TACR method is used as an in vitro diagnostic test.. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 2,976.
Why was this product recalled?
Siemens has confirmed customer complaints of low patient sample recovery with Dimension(R) TACR Flex(R) lot FA3085. Quality Control (QC) materials have not exhibited low recovery of the same magnitude. Internal method regression testing versus LC/MS has shown an average 25% low bias compared to LC/MS across the assay range. Individual patients, particularly samples with lower TACR values
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 27, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0957-2013.