FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#152700

Product

The Enzyme 2 Calibrator is an in vitro diagnostic product for the calibration of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALTI and ALTI) and Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) methods on the Dimension Vista System. For prescription use only.

FDA product code
JIXCalibrator, Multi-Analyte Mixture
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers
K103612
Affected lot / code info
Lot Number: 4MD048, 5DD026, 5ED071, 5GD004, 5JD058, 5LD061

Why it was recalled

Complaints of positive shift of patient and QC results when the ALTI assay is calibrated with the Dimension Vista Enzyme 2 calibrator. Internal investigation has confirmed that patient samples and QC material demonstrate a shift of up to 10% in comparison to results obtained using earlier calibrator lots.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Siemens mailed an Urgent Medical Device Notification letter to all affected customers on May 10, 2016. The notice provided information on actions to be taken by the customer to work around the issue. For further questions, please call (800) 441-9250.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Distributed throughout the United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-05-05
Terminated
2018-02-02
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #152700. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.