FDA Recall Terminated

Enzymatic Creatinine (ECREA) Flex(R) reagent cartridges, K1270 for the Dimension Vista(R) 500 System The ECREA method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of creatinine in human serum, plasma and urine on the Dimension Vista(R) System. Creatinine measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases, in monitoring renal dialysis, and as a calculation basis for other urine analytes.

Recall: Z-2154-2011 · Initiated June 10, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2154-2011
Event Number
58379
Firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FEI Number
2517506
Product Code
JFY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
June 10, 2010
Posted
May 9, 2011
Terminated
December 19, 2013
Address
500 GBC Drive PO BOX 6101, Mailstop 514, Newark, DE, 19714-6101

Description

Enzymatic Creatinine (ECREA) Flex(R) reagent cartridges, K1270 for the Dimension Vista(R) 500 System The ECREA method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of creatinine in human serum, plasma and urine on the Dimension Vista(R) System. Creatinine measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases, in monitoring renal dialysis, and as a calculation basis for other urine analytes.

Reason

Results may be falsely depressed up to 0.4 mg/dL or falsely elevated up to 0.6 mg/dL across the assay range.

Action

Siemens sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated June 2010 to all Dimension Vista(R) ECREA customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were advised to: Discontinue use of ECREA method and transition to the Dimension(R) Jaffe creatinine (CREA) method. To notify anyone to whom they may have distributed the product. Complete and return the Effectiveness Check Questionnaire attached to the letter by fax to (302) 631-8467. For questions regarding this recall call (302) 631-6299.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution - including AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, MD, MA, MI, MT, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, and WI.

Quantity

1,399