ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0830-2022 ยท JGJ Photometric Method, Magnesium

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

Siemens Dimension Vista Magnesium Flex reagent cartridge (MG) Material # 10445158, Catalog # K3057 used in the Dimension Vista System. The Dimension Vista Magnesium Flex Reagent (MG) method is an In vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of magnesium in human serum, plasma, and urine on the Dimension Vista System. Magnesium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of

DateJan 28, 2022
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonDimension Vista Magnesium Flex reagent cartridge lots exhibiting imprecision and intermittent Abnormal Assay flags. When this issue occurs, there is a potential for QC failures or erroneous patient results which may lead to repeat and follow-up testing.
Root causeUnder Investigation by firm
ActionThe firm, Siemens Healthineers, sent "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" (VC-22-01.A.US) on 01/28/2022 via Fed Ex to all customers to inform them of the issue and instruct them to discontinue use and discard the affected lots. Complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check Form via email at uscctsfcaecfax.team@siemens-healthineers.com or fax to: (312) 275-7795. At the present time, Siemens has no replacement lots to offer customers. Siemens suggests using an alternate methodology for magnesium until a replacement lot is available. If you received any complaints of illness or
Quantity14220 (US 13305, OUS 915)
DistributionWorldwide distribution: US (nationwide) 47 States including: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY) and OUS countries of: Australia, Canada and Nether
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K140790Dimension Vista Chemistry 1 Calibrator (CHEM 1 CAL), Dimension Vista Magnesium Flex reagent cartridge (MG)
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Jun 15, 2015