Siemens Healthcare recalls Dimension Vista Calcium Flex reagent cartridges that may produce erroneously low calcium test results. Affected units include specific model numbers and lots. Consumers should contact Siemens for details.
May produce erroneously low results from specific well sets.
Siemens Healthcare is recalling Dimension Vista Calcium Flex reagent cartridges that may give falsely low calcium test results. This could lead to incorrect health assessments if used in medical testing.
The reagent cartridges may produce test results that are too low for calcium levels. This could lead to misdiagnosis if the test is used for medical purposes. The issue is specific to certain well sets in the testing process.
Medical labs using Dimension Vista systems with the specific reagent cartridges are affected. Patients relying on these tests for calcium levels may be at risk of incorrect results.
Check for the model number K1023 and serial number SMN # 10445160 on the cartridge. The lot number 17171BD and expiration date 06-20-2018 are also indicators of affected units.
Reach out to Siemens Healthcare for specific instructions on how to handle the affected cartridges.
The Dimension Vista Calcium Flex reagent cartridge, model K1023 with serial number SMN # 10445160.
The cartridge may produce test results that are too low for calcium levels, potentially leading to incorrect health assessments.
Check for the model number K1023 and serial number SMN # 10445160 on the cartridge. The lot number 17171BD and expiration date 06-20-2018 are also indicators of affected units.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1540-2018 — Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare Hello, I own a Siemens Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1540-2018 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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