FDAClass IIDecember 26, 2018

Dimension Vista 1500 recall: Software Issue

Dimension Vista 1500, Model No. 10444801 an in vitro diagnostic device intended to duplicate manual analytical procedures such as pipetting, mixing…

Why was Dimension Vista 1500 recalled?

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has identified an issue with Dimension Vista software v.3.7 and v.3.8.1 that may result in aliquot well contamination. If a test is cancelled by the operator while the instrument is aliquotting the sample, the Dimension Vista instrument may continue to deliver the cancelled sample or vial contents to the aliquot well(s). Future samples may be assigned to the same aliquot well(s) and become contaminated with the existing contents or overflow of the aliquot well may occur potentially contaminating a surrounding well(s). This issue only occurs when an operator manually cancels a test(s) for calibration, quality control (QC) or patient sample while the instrument is in the process of aliquotting the sample.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

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Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Dimension Vista software versions 3.7 and 3.8.1

Product
Dimension Vista 1500, Model No. 10444801 an in vitro diagnostic device intended to duplicate manual analytical procedures such as pipetting, mixing…
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Quantity
1628
Distribution
Nationwide/worldwide distribution.
Recall date
December 26, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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