FDA-Device2012-11-14Class III

Siemens Dimension Vista(R) Homocysteine Flex(R) Reagent Cartridge This is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of total homocysteine (HCYS) in human serum, heparinized plasma, and EDTA plasma on the Dimension Vista(R) System. Measurements of homocysteine aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients suspected of having hyperhomocysteinemia and homocystinuria.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Hazard

Cartridges are leaking. The leaking is observed when opening the wrapper that holds the reagent cartridge.

Sold states
USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA and WI.
Affected count
583 cartons
Manufactured in
500 Gbc Dr Ms 514, PO BOX 6101, Newark, DE, United States
Products
Siemens Dimension Vista(R) Homocysteine Flex(R) Reagent Cartridge This is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of total homocysteine (HCYS) in human serum, heparinized plasma, and EDTA plasma on the Dimension Vista(R) System. Measurements of homocysteine aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients suspected of having hyperhomocysteinemia and homocystinuria.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0253-2013

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