ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0430-2014 ยท JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

Dimension Vista(R) 500 and Dimension Vista(R) 1500 - Reloaded Vista Vials - limited to systems using software versions 3.4 and 3.5.1. Diagnostic device intended to determine a variety of analytes in human body fluids.

DateDec 2, 2013 (initiated May 20, 2013)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThere is the potential for the vial volume of "in use" Vista calibrators, controls, or sample diluent to incorrectly revert to full volume when removed and reloaded. Dimension Vista(R) 500 and Dimension Vista(R) 1500 - Reloaded Vista Vials - limited to systems using software versions 3.4 and 3.5.1
Root causeSoftware design
ActionA notification letter was sent to consignees in May 2013.
Quantity776
DistributionWorldwide Distribution: USA (nationwide) and iinternationally to Canada.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K051087DIMENSION VISTA INTEGRATED SYSTEM
Dade Behring, Inc., Jul 11, 2005