FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#116505

Product

Siemens Dimension(R) EXL(TM) LM STM (Siemens Material Number 106393377). Intended to measure a variety of analytes in human body fluids.

FDA product code
JJEAnalyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers
K073604
Affected lot / code info
Siemens Material Number 106393377

Why it was recalled

Through investigation of customer complaints, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed an increase in System Check failures due to high System Check LOCI results. Upon further investigation, Siemens has determined that many of these errors are due to the current limit set for System Check LOCI results. The errors have no impact on results, but they may cause customer inconvenience. Siemens h

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Siemens initiated their recall of this product on February 27, 2013 by sending an Important Customer Notification letter to consignees by FedEx. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers.

Recalling firm

Firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Address
500 Gbc Dr PO BOX 6101, Ms 514, Newark, Delaware 19702-2466

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-02-27
Posted by FDA
2013-04-01
Terminated
2014-01-14
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #116505. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.