| | Class 2 Device Recall Dimension Tacrolimus Flex reagent cartridge |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | May 07, 2026 |
| Date Posted | June 10, 2026 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-2398-2026 |
| Recall Event ID |
98985 |
| 510(K)Number | K150168 |
| Product Classification |
Enzyme immunoassay, tracrolimus - Product Code MLM
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| Product | Siemens Dimension Tacrolimus Flex Reagent Cartridge (TAC), REF DF207, SMN 10700795; enzyme immunoassay |
| Code Information |
Manufacturing Lot/Serial Numbers: FA6254, FA6260, FA6286;
UDIs: (01)00842768035425(10)FA6254(17)20260911;
(01)00842768035425(10)FA6260(17)20260917;
(01)00842768035425(10)FA6286(17)20261013. |
| FEI Number |
2517506
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. 500 Gbc Dr Newark DE 19702-2466
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| For Additional Information Contact | Customer Care Center 800-275-7795 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | A potential positive bias in quality control (QC) and patient sample results in three lots of the Dimension Tacrolimus (TAC) Flex reagent cartridge. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | Siemens Healthineers issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction notice to its consignees on 5/12/2026 via FedEx. The notice described the issue, its impact to QC and patient results, and requested the following:
"Customer Actions . Immediately discontinue use of and discard the affected kit lot numbers.
. Please review this letter with your Medical Director to determine the appropriate course of action, including for any previously generated results, if applicable.
. Review your inventory of these products to determine your laboratory s replacement needs and to provide information to Siemens Healthineers for required regulatory reporting.
. Complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check Form attached to this letter within (30) days.
. Please retain this letter with your laboratory records and forward it to anyone who may have received or used this product."
For questions, contact your Siemens Healthineers Customer Care Center at (312) 275-7795 or your local Siemens Healthineers technical support representative. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 2878 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, Pakistan, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Spain, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, United Arab Emirates. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = MLM
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