| | Class 2 Device Recall Dimension Creatinine (CRE2) Flex reagent cartridge |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | March 18, 2026 |
| Date Posted | April 28, 2026 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-1980-2026 |
| Recall Event ID |
98666 |
| 510(K)Number | K132638 |
| Product Classification |
Alkaline picrate, colorimetry, creatinine - Product Code CGX
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| Product | Dimension Creatinine Flex reagent cartridge. Material Number: 10872079. |
| Code Information |
Material Number: 10872079. Model Number: DF33B. UDI: (01)00630414595009(10)GA6307(17)20261103, (01)00630414595009(10)BA7005(17)20270105. Lot Numbers: GA6307, BA7005. |
| 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 | 800-441-9250 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling certain lots of Dimension Creatinine Flex reagent cartridge (Dimension CRE2) because a potential imprecision in the Dimension CRE2 quality control (QC) and patient sample results using lot numbers GA6307 and BA7005 on the Dimension System. This imprecision may lead to erroneously decreased or increased creatinine patient results |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | Siemens Healthineers notified consignees on about 03/18/2026 via letter. Consignees were notified of the issue, the hazard involved and instructed to immediately discontinue use of and discard the affected kit lots, each facility should review the recall notification with their Medical Director to determine the appropriate course of action, including for any previously generated results, if applicable, and review inventory to determine the laboratory's replacement needs and communicate that with Siemens Healthineers. Consignees were also instructed to complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check Form provided and retain the letter with laboratory records and forward it to anyone how may have received or used the affected product. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 18,080 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Germany, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Paraguay, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, U.A.E., Ukraine, Uruguay, Vietnam, Yemen.
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| 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 = CGX
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