—#111236

Product

Dimension(R) Reagent Management System (RMS) - Power Cord. The Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Dimension(R) clinical chemistry analyzers are floor model, fully automated, microprocessor-controlled, integrated instrument systems that use prepackaged Flex(R) reagent test cartridges to measure a variety of analytes in human body fluids.

FDA product code: JJE — Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers: K112999
Affected lot / code info: Serial numbers 99060001 - 99062554

Why it was recalled

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed that partial insertion of the power cord on the Dimension Reagent Management System (RMS) power input module can cause the plug to overheat and potentially create a fire hazard. RMS without a power cord retention clip may be affected.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

Siemens sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated June 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were asked to complete and return an attached Field Correction Effectiveness Check Form and fax it to (302) 631-8467. Contact Siemens Technical Solutions Center at 800-441-9250 for questions regarding this notice.

Recalling firm

Firm: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Address: 500 GBC Drive PO BOX 6101, Mailstop 514, Newark, Delaware 19714-6101

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Distributed in the US including Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the states of AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY and the Virgin and Pacific Islands.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-07-17
Posted by FDA: 2012-08-09
Terminated: 2014-04-03
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #111236. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.