Siemens Dimension HB1C Flex reagent cartridge; Dimension Hemoglobin A1c (HB1C) Flex reagent cartridge on the Dimension clinical chemistry system is an in vitro diagnostic assay for the quantitative determination of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in human anticoagulated whole blood. Measurements of hemoglobin A1c are effective in monitoring long-term glucose control in individuals with diabetes mellitus.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Siemens Dimension Vista HbA1c Flex reagent cartridge: Catalog Number K3105A, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10470481, Lot Numbers 13294BA 13308BA 13329AA 13350AA 14006AA 14041BA 14069BB 14083BA Siemens Dimension HB1C Flex reagent cartridge: Catalog Number DF105A, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10483822, Lot Numbers GA4266 BA4273 BA4280 BA4287 GA4301 GA4315 GC4322 GA4343 GA4350 GA4357 GA5013 GA5020
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- Certain lots of the reagent cartridges show confirmed positive bias averaging 0.4% Hemoglobin A1c units and occasionally up to 1.0% HbA1c units for patient samples when compared to the National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP). QC samples may exhibit a similar bias.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Siemens Dimension HB1C Flex reagent cartridge; Dimension Hemoglobin A1c (HB1C) Flex reagent cartridge on the Dimension clinical chemistry system is an in vitro diagnostic assay for the quantitative determination of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in human anticoagulated whole blood. Measurements of hemoglobin A1c are effective in monitoring long-term glucose control in individuals with diabetes mellitus.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Siemens Dimension Vista HbA1c Flex reagent cartridge: Catalog Number K3105A, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10470481, Lot Numbers 13294BA 13308BA 13329AA 13350AA 14006AA 14041BA 14069BB 14083BA Siemens Dimension HB1C Flex reagent cartridge: Catalog Number DF105A, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10483822, Lot Numbers GA4266 BA4273 BA4280 BA4287 GA4301 GA4315 GC4322 GA4343 GA4350 GA4357 GA5013 GA5020
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0420-2015
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