FDAClass IIAugust 14, 2013

Dimension Tacrolimus Flex reagent cartridge recall

Dimension Tacrolimus Flex reagent cartridge (DF107) and Dimension TACR CAL (DC107) Product Usage: The TACR method is an in vitro diagnostic test…

Why was Dimension Tacrolimus Flex reagent cartridge recalled?

Siemens initiated a recall due to confirmed complaints of low patient sample recovery with Dimension TACR Flex Reagent cartridge (DF107) lot BB4087 and its linked calibrator (DC 107) lot 3BD029. Falsely low Tacrolimus results across the assay range may lead to alterations in dosing.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

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?

TACR Flex Reagent cartridge, material #10444938, (DF107) lot BB4087 with expiration date 3/28/14 and its linked calibrator, material #10445012, (DC 107) lot 3BD029 with expiration date 03/01/14.

Product
Dimension Tacrolimus Flex reagent cartridge (DF107) and Dimension TACR CAL (DC107) Product Usage: The TACR method is an in vitro diagnostic test…
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Quantity
5423
Distribution
USA Nationwide Distribution including the states of: TX, NC, GA, TN, UT, NJ, MI, VA, AR, LA, MO, FL, AZ, CA, DC, PA, NH, WI, SD, SC, NM, MD, and IN.
Recall date
August 14, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
Open FDA enforcement record Latest recalls