FDA Recall Terminated

The Dimension TNI Flex reagent cartridge (Cardiac Troponin), manufactured by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Newark, DE.

Recall: Z-0460-2011 · Initiated April 12, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0460-2011
Event Number
55604
Firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FEI Number
2517506
Product Code
MMI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
April 12, 2010
Posted
November 24, 2010
Terminated
March 19, 2013
Address
500 GBC Drive PO BOX 6101, Mailstop 514, Newark, DE, 19714-6101

Description

The Dimension TNI Flex reagent cartridge (Cardiac Troponin), manufactured by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Newark, DE.

Reason

Some LOCI cartridges have sub-optimal seal of the lidstock that can cause rupture of the package at high elevations, causing the cartridge to leak. Use of leaking cartridges may result in inaccurate test results.

Action

Siemens issued an "Urgent Field Safety Notice" dated April 2010, informing users of the problem and instructing them to inspect cartridges for leaking fluid. Cartridges with leaking fluid should be reported to the Siemens Technical Solutions Center. The Technical Solutions Center can be contacted at 800 441 9250.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: USA, Europe, Australia, China, Japan, Korea, and Saudi Arabia.

Quantity

4966