Siemens Healthcare recalls Dimension Vista MULTI 2 SDIL vials with defective septums that could lead to inaccurate test results. Affected vials have specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
The diluent may have an incomplete slit on the septum in the cap of the vial. A diluent cap with a defective septum has the potential to cause erroneously elevated results if a sample is autodiluted onboard the system, due to a reduced volume of diluent being pipetted from the vial.
Siemens Healthcare is recalling Dimension Vista MULTI 2 SDIL vials that may have a defective septum. This could cause test results to be too high if the vial is used with the system's autodilution feature. Affected vials have specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
The vial cap may have an incomplete slit on the septum. This defect can cause the system to pipette less diluent than intended during autodilution, leading to higher test results than actual.
Users of the Dimension Vista MULTI 2 SDIL vials with specific lot numbers and expiration dates. Laboratory personnel and healthcare providers who use these vials for blood tests are most at risk.
Check for lot numbers 7CDA79 (exp 2018-09-01) or 7DDA70 (exp 2018-11-01) on the vial's label. The vial's unique identifier (UDI) starts with 008427680324177.
Look for lot numbers 7CDA79 (expiring September 2018) or 7DDA70 (expiring November 2018) on the vial's label.
The vial cap may have an incomplete slit on the septum, which can cause the system to pipette less diluent than intended during autodilution, leading to higher test results.
Check for lot numbers 7CDA79 (expiring September 2018) or 7DDA70 (expiring November 2018) on the vial's label. The vial's unique identifier (UDI) starts with 008427680324177.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Siemens Healthcare directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2438-2018 — Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare Hello, I own a Siemens Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-2438-2018 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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