Siemens Healthcare recalls Dimension Vista MULTI 1 SDIL vials with potential for incorrect lab results due to defective septum. Affected units include specific model and lot numbers. Contact for remedy.
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 1 SDIL vials that may have a defective septum. This could cause lab results to be too high if the vial is used with autodilution. Affected units have specific model and lot numbers.
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 falsely elevated lab results.
Lab technicians and healthcare providers using the Dimension Vista MULTI 1 SDIL vials with specific model and lot numbers are most at risk. The recall affects a limited number of vials.
Check for the model 'Dimension Vista MULTI 1 SDIL', part number 'KD693', and lot number '7BDA81' on the vial. The unique identifier (UDI) starts with '008427680303147BDA8118030110469971'.
Identify the model, part number, and lot number on the vial to confirm if it's affected.
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 falsely elevated lab results.
Check the vial for the model 'Dimension Vista MULTI 1 SDIL', part number 'KD693', and lot number '7BDA81'. If affected, contact Siemens Healthcare for further instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix. Affected users should contact Siemens Healthcare directly.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2437-2018 — Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare Hello, I own a Siemens Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-2437-2018 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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