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Class 2 Device Recall Dimension Ammonia Flex Reagent Cartridge

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  Class 2 Device Recall Dimension Ammonia Flex Reagent Cartridge see related information
Date Initiated by Firm December 16, 2016
Create Date October 11, 2018
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on January 09, 2018
Recall Number Z-1140-2017
Recall Event ID 76152
510(K)Number K123320  
Product Classification Enzymatic method, ammonia - Product Code JIF
Product Dimension¿ Ammonia Flex¿ reagent cartridge / AMM
Dimension: The AMM method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of ammonia in human plasma on the Dimension clinical chemistry system. Ammonia measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of severe liver disorders such as cirrhosis, hepatitis and Reye s syndrome
Code Information lots EB7180, FB7152, BA7194, EA7223, BA7250
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
500 Gbc Dr Ms 514
PO BOX 6101
Newark DE 19702-2466
For Additional Information Contact
800-441-9250
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		 Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has determined that Dimension AMM (DF119) flex reagent cartridge lots EB7180, FB7152, BA7194, EA7223, BA7250 do not meet the 60-day calibration interval claim due to reagent instability and results may show an Abnormal Assay.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		 Under Investigation by firm
Action Siemens sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice on December 20, 2016, to all customers who were affected by the issue. The letter identified the reason for the correction, the associated risks to health, and actions to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to discontinue use of and discard the affected lots, complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check Form attached to the letter. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Siemens Customer Care Center or their local Siemens technical support representative. For questions regarding this recall call 800441-9250.
Quantity in Commerce 11,165 units
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) and Internationally to Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bosnia Herzegovina. ,Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Hungary Israel ,India, Indonesia, Italy, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Netherland, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Uruguay, United.Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Yemen, and Japan.
Total Product Life Cycle TPLC Device Report
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 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
510(K) Database 510(K)s with Product Code = JIF and Original Applicant = SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS
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