Dimension Vista¿ CSA and CSAE The Cyclosporine method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of cyclosporine A (CSA) in human whole blood on the Dimension Vista¿ System. Measurements of CSA are used as an aid in the management of heart, liver and kidney transplant patients.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    CSA 13114BA, exp. 2014-04-24; CSA 13157BA, exp. 2014-06-06; CSA 13246BB, exp. 2014-09-03; CSA 13317BA, exp. 2014-11-13; CSA 14008BB, exp. 2015-01-08; CSA 14050BB, exp. 2015-02-19; CSAE 13157BC, exp. 2014-06-06; CSAE 13249BD, exp. 2014-09-06.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

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Recall Details

Company:
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
A complaint was received of Dimension Vista¿ CSA and CSAE under-recovery of cyclosporine when patient samples are run from the Small Sample Container. The under-recovery that has been observed is 18 to 44%. In March 2014, Siemens recalled due to the complaint received of Dimension Vista¿ CSA and CSAE reporting under-recovery of cyclosporine when patient samples are run from the Small Sample C
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Dimension Vista¿ CSA and CSAE The Cyclosporine method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of cyclosporine A (CSA) in human whole blood on the Dimension Vista¿ System. Measurements of CSA are used as an aid in the management of heart, liver and kidney transplant patients.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

CSA 13114BA, exp. 2014-04-24; CSA 13157BA, exp. 2014-06-06; CSA 13246BB, exp. 2014-09-03; CSA 13317BA, exp. 2014-11-13; CSA 14008BB, exp. 2015-01-08; CSA 14050BB, exp. 2015-02-19; CSAE 13157BC, exp. 2014-06-06; CSAE 13249BD, exp. 2014-09-06.

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-1647-2014

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