ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1216-2017 ยท JIX Calibrator, Multi-Analyte Mixture

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

The Enzyme 2 Calibrator is an in vitro diagnostic product for the calibration of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALTI and ALTI) and Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) methods on the Dimension Vista System. For prescription use only.

DateMay 5, 2016
StatusTerminated
ReasonComplaints of positive shift of patient and QC results when the ALTI assay is calibrated with the Dimension Vista Enzyme 2 calibrator. Internal investigation has confirmed that patient samples and QC material demonstrate a shift of up to 10% in comparison to results obtained using earlier calibrator lots.
Root causeUnder Investigation by firm
ActionSiemens mailed an Urgent Medical Device Notification letter to all affected customers on May 10, 2016. The notice provided information on actions to be taken by the customer to work around the issue. For further questions, please call (800) 441-9250.
Quantity13,147 units
DistributionDistributed throughout the United States
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K103612DIMENSION VISA ENZ 2 CAL
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Jan 25, 2011