Siemens Healthcare recalls Dimension Vista HDLC reagent lot 20062BA due to potential for discoloration in wells 5 and 6 causing inaccurate lipid test results.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. has confirmed the potential for erroneous results due to discolored reagent observed in some wells 5 and 6 of Dimension Vista High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDLC) Flex reagent cartridges lot 20062BA.
Siemens Healthcare is recalling Dimension Vista HDLC reagent cartridges with lot number 2006:2BA because discolored wells 5 and 6 may cause inaccurate lipid test results. This affects lab tests for diabetes, liver disease, and heart health. Users should check their reagent lot numbers and contact Siemens if they have this specific batch.
Discoloration in wells 5 and 6 of the reagent cartridge can cause the test to produce incorrect lipid measurements. This may lead to wrong diagnoses for conditions like diabetes, liver disease, or heart health issues.
Lab users who have the Dimension Vista HDLC reagent cartridge with lot number 20062BA are affected. Those testing for diabetes, liver disease, or heart health risks are most at risk of inaccurate results.
Check for the lot number 20062BA on the reagent cartridge. The product is used for lipid tests and is sold by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics.
Look for the lot number 20062BA on the Dimension Vista HDLC reagent cartridge.
Discoloration in wells 5 and 6 of the reagent cartridge may cause inaccurate lipid test results.
Check for the lot number 20062BA on the Dimension Vista HDLC reagent cartridge.
Contact Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1188-2021 — Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare Hello, I own a Siemens Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1188-2021 from Siemens Healthcare. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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