The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0466-2019·Announced 2018-11-21

Siemens Dimension Vista Lipase Reagent Cartridge Recalled for Variability

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling specific lots of Dimension Vista Lipase Flex Reagent Cartridges due to lot-to-lot variability in quality control and patient results.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any hospitalizations, injuries, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. is recalling the Dimension Vista Lipase Flex Reagent Cartridge, Model Number 10461745. The recall involves 3,956 units distributed worldwide, including in the United States and numerous foreign countries. The affected lot numbers are 18128BA, 18172BA, and 18186BB.

The recall was initiated because there is lot-to-lot variability for quality control and patient results when using the identified reagent cartridge lots. The product is an in vitro diagnostic test used for the quantitative measurement of lipase in human serum and plasma on the Dimension Vista System.

Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected lots and contact Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Dimension Vista Lipase Flex Reagent Cartridge, Model Number 10461745 Product Usage: Dimension Vista - The LIPL method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of lipase in human serum and plasma on the Dimension Vista System.
Affected units
3,956

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Lot Numbers: 18128BA
  • 18172BA
  • 18186BB

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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Same manufacturer · Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

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