FDA Device

Dimension Vista Homocysteine Flex Reagent Cartridge (HCYS), Device Listing No.: D017878 is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of total homocysteine in human serum, heparinized plasma and EDTA plasma on the Dimension Vista System.

Hazard

Reagent lots # 15243MA and 15243MB shows a reduced stability once opened that does not meet the Instructions For Use claim of seven (7) days. A maximum bias of -37% was observed.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Siemens mailed an Urgent Medical Device Recall to all customers who received the affected lots notifying them of the following: 1) Discontinue use and discard any remaining inventory of the affected lots, and 2) Indicate their replacement product needs within 30 days.

Products

Dimension Vista Homocysteine Flex Reagent Cartridge (HCYS), Device Listing No.: D017878 is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of total homocysteine in human serum, hepariniz
Brand
CSL Behring GmbH Emil-von-Behring-Str. 76 Marburg Germany
UPC
Lot Number 15243MA Mfg Date: 08/31/2015 Exp Date: 05/31/2016 Lot Number 15243MB Mfg Datge: 08/31/2015 Exp Date: 05/31/2016

Units Affected

898 units