Recall Z-0458-2016 ยท JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
Reagent Management System (RMS) Dimension EXL with LM Product Usage: The Reagent Management System (RMS) is a module for use with the Dimension clinical chemistry system. The RMS doubles the available storage of refrigerated Flex reagent cartridges on the Dimension system from 44 to 88. The RMS loads, hydrates, and automatically removes Flex reagent cartridges, allowing the Dimension system to p
| Date | Dec 22, 2015 (initiated Nov 10, 2015) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Siemens has identified RMS refrigeration compressors that are missing the safety cover on the electrical termination block. The exposed electrical hazard on the electrical termination block is located directly behind the RMS Waste Container. |
| Root cause | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | Siemens sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC # DI-16-01.A.US) and Urgent Field Safety Notice (UFSN # DI-16-01.A.OUS) letters dated November 2015 to all affected customers. The letters identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions contact your local Siemens technical support representative. |
| Quantity | 106 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution: FL, NY, SC, TX, LA, AZ, WI, IA, IL, OH, AL, AK, NH, OK, MD, CA, NM, MS, KY, NJ, MN, GA, CO, MA, SD, TN, MO, PA, MT, SC, NE, KS, VA, AL, NV, WY, OR, PR, MO, OK, GU, HI, AR, ME, VT, CT, NC and the countries of Canada and Mexico. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K130276 | DIMENSION EXL WITH LM SYSTEM Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Mar 22, 2013 |