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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-0957-2013

Siemens Dimension(R) Tacrolimus Flex(R) reagent cartridge (DF107). The TACR method is used as an in vitro diagnostic test.

Published March 27, 2013 · Recall initiated: November 27, 2012

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

Siemens has confirmed customer complaints of low patient sample recovery with Dimension(R) TACR Flex(R) lot FA3085. Quality Control (QC) materials have not exhibited low recovery of the same magnitude. Internal method regression testing versus LC/MS has shown an average 25% low bias compared to LC/MS across the assay range. Individual patients, particularly samples with lower TACR values

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Distributor
Product was distributed within the United States to AL, AZ, CA, DC, FL, LA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WA.
Lot
Lot numbers FA3085, exp 2013-03-26; and FA3316, exp 2013-11-12
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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