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Dimension Vista 500 and Dimension Vista 1500 System recall: Software Issue

Dimension Vista 500 and Dimension Vista 1500 System Aliquot Well Double Dispense with software versions 3.5.1 and 3.6. In vitro diagnostic device…

Why was Dimension Vista 500 and Dimension Vista 1500 System recalled?

Siemens is conducting a field correction for Dimension Vista 500 and Dimension Vista 1500 systems using software versions 3.5.1 and 3.6. Under specific rare conditions which require a system reset, there is a potential for a sample to be dispensed into an aliquot well that has previously been used for a QC or calibrator product from a Vista vial. If two samples are dispensed into the same aliquot

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?

Dimension Vista 500 Siemens material numbers: 10284473 (domestic), and 10488224 (international), Dimension Vista 1500 Siemens material numbers: 10444801 (domestic) and 10444802 (international).

Product
Dimension Vista 500 and Dimension Vista 1500 System Aliquot Well Double Dispense with software versions 3.5.1 and 3.6. In vitro diagnostic device…
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Quantity
1937
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including PR and countries of: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Republic Korea, Saudia Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
Recall date
September 4, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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