Recall Z-2133-2014— Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

Class III · Terminated

Class III FDA medical device recall by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., initiated 2014-05-27, terminated 2014-12-15. It names 3 FDA 510(k) clearances: K130276, K112999, K073604. Product: Dimension¿ Integrated Chemistry Systems intended to measure a variety of analytes in human body fluids.. Reason: There is a misassembly issue with the photometer installed on Dimension¿ Integrated Chemistry Systems instruments. Through internal investigation by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed that a limited number of Dimension photometers were misassembled. These photometers are performing within specifications, but may lead to a shortened life of the source lamp..

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2014-05-27
Terminated
2014-12-15
Firm location
Newark, DE, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

3 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

Dimension¿ Integrated Chemistry Systems intended to measure a variety of analytes in human body fluids.

Reason for recall

There is a misassembly issue with the photometer installed on Dimension¿ Integrated Chemistry Systems instruments. Through internal investigation by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed that a limited number of Dimension photometers were misassembled. These photometers are performing within specifications, but may lead to a shortened life of the source lamp.

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