FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#84330

Product

Dimension Vista System BUN Flex Reagent Cartridge, Catalog number K1021, in vitro diagnostic.

FDA product code
JJEAnalyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers
K051087
Affected lot / code info
Lot number 09061AA exp 2010-03-02

Why it was recalled

Incorrect result: patient sample BUN results reported may be higher or lower than actual level.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

Siemens issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated 6/16/09 to all affected customers instructing them to discontinue use of the Dimension Vista BUN Flex reagent cartridge lot 09061AA.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide distribution: USA, Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, and Korea.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2009-06-16
Posted by FDA
2010-03-08
Terminated
2010-11-30
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #84330. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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