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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Dimension Vista LOCI Estradiol Test Code E2 Catalog Number: K6463 SMN: 10489099 Product Usage: The E2 method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of estradiol in human serum and plasma on the Dimension Vista¿System. Estradiol measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of various hormonal sexual disorders and in assessing placental function in complicated pregnancy.

Reported: March 30, 2016 Initiated: January 13, 2016 #Z-1241-2016

Product Description

Dimension Vista LOCI Estradiol Test Code E2 Catalog Number: K6463 SMN: 10489099 Product Usage: The E2 method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of estradiol in human serum and plasma on the Dimension Vista¿System. Estradiol measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of various hormonal sexual disorders and in assessing placental function in complicated pregnancy.

Reason for Recall

The drug fulvestrant (Faslodex¿) may cause falsely elevated estradiol results.

Details

Units Affected
1945 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution  US Nationwide , AR, AU, AU, BD, BO, BR, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, DO, EC, EG, HK, ID, IE, IL, IN, JP, KR, LK, LY, MX, MY, NI, NP, NZ, PE, PH, PY, SA, SG, SV, TH, TW, UY, VE, VN, and ZA.
Location
East Walpole, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Dimension Vista LOCI Estradiol Test Code E2 Catalog Number: K6463 SMN: 10489099 Product Usage: The E2 method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of estradiol in human serum and plasma on the Dimension Vista¿System. Estradiol measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of various hormonal sexual disorders and in assessing placental function in complicated pregnancy.. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. Units affected: 1945 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The drug fulvestrant (Faslodex¿) may cause falsely elevated estradiol results.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 30, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1241-2016.