PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Dimension Vista¿ CSA and CSAE The Cyclosporine method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of cyclosporine A (CSA) in human whole blood on the Dimension Vista¿ System. Measurements of CSA are used as an aid in the management of heart, liver and kidney transplant patients.

Reported: May 28, 2014 Initiated: March 19, 2014 #Z-1647-2014

Product Description

Dimension Vista¿ CSA and CSAE The Cyclosporine method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of cyclosporine A (CSA) in human whole blood on the Dimension Vista¿ System. Measurements of CSA are used as an aid in the management of heart, liver and kidney transplant patients.

Reason for Recall

A complaint was received of Dimension Vista¿ CSA and CSAE under-recovery of cyclosporine when patient samples are run from the Small Sample Container. The under-recovery that has been observed is 18 to 44%. In March 2014, Siemens recalled due to the complaint received of Dimension Vista¿ CSA and CSAE reporting under-recovery of cyclosporine when patient samples are run from the Small Sample C

Details

Units Affected
4175
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, France, Great Britain, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Japan.
Location
Newark, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Dimension Vista¿ CSA and CSAE The Cyclosporine method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of cyclosporine A (CSA) in human whole blood on the Dimension Vista¿ System. Measurements of CSA are used as an aid in the management of heart, liver and kidney transplant patients.. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 4175.
Why was this product recalled?
A complaint was received of Dimension Vista¿ CSA and CSAE under-recovery of cyclosporine when patient samples are run from the Small Sample Container. The under-recovery that has been observed is 18 to 44%. In March 2014, Siemens recalled due to the complaint received of Dimension Vista¿ CSA and CSAE reporting under-recovery of cyclosporine when patient samples are run from the Small Sample C
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 28, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1647-2014.