Z-0644-2012

Dimension(R) Vista(R) V-LYTE(R) Standard A (K820)

Name: Z-0644-2012 Dimension(R) Vista(R) V-LYTE(R) Standard A (K820)
Creator: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Published: 2011-10-31
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. / initiated 2011-10-31 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. began a recall of Dimension(R) Vista(R) V-LYTE(R) Standard A (K820) Product Usage: V-LYTE(R) Standard A is for the calibration of NA, K, and CL on the Dimension Vista(R) system on 2011-10-31. The reason FDA records is "Firm has confirmed that specific lots of V-LYTE(R) Fluids may contribute to reduced V-LYTE(R) Integrated Multisensor on-board use life as demonstrated by increases in: Urine sodium QC results within 48 hours after...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0644-2012
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2011-10-31
Posted: 2012-01-11
Terminated: 2013-12-24
Recalling firm: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
Product: Dimension(R) Vista(R) V-LYTE(R) Standard A (K820) Product Usage: V-LYTE(R) Standard A is for the calibration of NA, K, and CL on the Dimension Vista(R) system
Product code: JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Reason for recall: Firm has confirmed that specific lots of V-LYTE(R) Fluids may contribute to reduced V-LYTE(R) Integrated Multisensor on-board use life as demonstrated by increases in: Urine sodium QC results within 48 hours after installation of a new IMT sensor. The results can be elevated approximately 10-20% which may cause QC recovery being out of acceptable ranges. Patient Urine sodium results may also b
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Material/Component Contamination
Action: Siemens sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated October, 2011 to all consignees. The letter identified the product, description of problem, and actions to be taken. Consignees were instructed to replace the affected lots of V-LYTE(R) Fluids with alternate lots if available and recalibrate. If no alternate lots were available they were recommended to replace the V-LYTE(R) Integrated Multisensor every 24 hours or when indicated by QC until the impacted lots were no longer in use. For replacement product consignees were instructed to contact the Siemens Customer Service at 888-588-3916 or your local Siemens Service Center. Consignees were advised to complete and return the enclosed Customer Response Sheet via fax to the Technical Solutions Center at 302-631-8467. For questions or concerns contact Siemens Technical Solutions Center at 800-441-9250 for further assistance.
Quantity in commerce: 6,000
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) iin the states of : AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY including Puerto Rico and Washington, DC and the countries of: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Malaysia, and South Korea.
Product codes and lots: Lot number KA1G01, KA1H01, and KA1J01

Product code JJE

K051087Class IDimension Vista Integrated SystemDade Behring, Inc. / cleared 2005-07-11

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