User Defined Method Flex Assignment/Siemens Dimension Vista 500 or Dimension Vista 1500 System with software version 3.5.1 or lower User Defined Method Flex Assignment/Siemens Dimension Vista 500 or Dimension Vista 1500 System is an in vitro diagnostic device intended to duplicate manual analytical procedures such as pipetting, mixing, heating, and measuring spectral intensities to determine a variety of analytes in human body fluids.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Material numbers 10284473, 10488224, 10444801, and 10444802.
- 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:
- When utilizing the Routine Inventory screen to enter a User Defined Method (EMPTY) Flex the system may assign the User Defined Method Flex to a different Flex that is currently in inventory on the system, and then use the incorrect Flex Cartridge to process the user defined method.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
User Defined Method Flex Assignment/Siemens Dimension Vista 500 or Dimension Vista 1500 System with software version 3.5.1 or lower User Defined Method Flex Assignment/Siemens Dimension Vista 500 or Dimension Vista 1500 System is an in vitro diagnostic device intended to duplicate manual analytical procedures such as pipetting, mixing, heating, and measuring spectral intensities to determine a variety of analytes in human body fluids.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Material numbers 10284473, 10488224, 10444801, and 10444802.
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0851-2014
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