FDAClass IISeptember 2, 2015

Dimension Vista B¿2-Microglobulin Flex Reagent recall: Contamination

Dimension Vista B¿2-Microglobulin Flex Reagent Cartridge (B2MIC); Product Usage: The B2MIC method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative…

Why was Dimension Vista B¿2-Microglobulin Flex Reagent recalled?

customers are receiving a high number of Abnormal Assay Errors or are not able to calibrate B2MIC when using Flex reagent cartridge B2MIC various lots. In failure mode, there is the potential for falsely depressed beta2-Microglobulin results on the Dimension Vista system due to assay reagent contamination.

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?

Lot Number:15037MA; ExpDate: 2016-07-14 Lot # 15175MA; ExpDate: 2015-11-17; Lot # 15204MA; Expdate: 2017-01-13; Lot #15246MA; expdate: 2017-02-26 Lot # 15267MA; expdate: 2017-02-26

Product
Dimension Vista B¿2-Microglobulin Flex Reagent Cartridge (B2MIC); Product Usage: The B2MIC method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative…
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Quantity
Total 1655 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of TN, AZ, CT, Fl, CA, NY and WI
Recall date
September 2, 2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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