Moderate riskFDA DeviceClass II

Siemens Dimension Tacrolimus Flex Reagent Cartridge recalled for positive bias in test results

Three lots of Siemens Dimension Tacrolimus Flex Reagent Cartridges show a potential positive bias in quality control and patient test results. This means the cartridges may report tacrolimus levels that are higher than actual values. The affected lots are FA6254, FA6260, and FA6286.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Siemens recalls

What to do

  1. If you operate a laboratory using this device, check whether you have cartridges from lots FA6254, FA6260, or FA6286
  2. Contact Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics for guidance on how to handle or return affected cartridges
  3. Review recent test results from these lots, especially for patients on tacrolimus therapy, in consultation with your clinical team

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Siemens Dimension Tacrolimus Flex Reagent Cartridge (TAC), REF DF207, SMN 10700795; enzyme immunoassay
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (under 100 years)

Details

Units affected
2878 units
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
500 Gbc Dr, N/A, Newark, DE, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-2398-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Siemens Dimension Tacrolimus Flex Reagent Cartridge (TAC), REF DF207, SMN 10700795; enzyme immunoassay A potential positive bias in quality control (QC) and patient sample results in three lots of the Dimension Tacrolimus (TAC) Flex reagent cartridge. Manufacturing Lot/Serial Numbers: FA6254, FA6260, FA6286; UDIs: (01)00842768035425(10)FA6254(17)20260911; (01)00842768035425(10)FA6260(17)20260917; (01)00842768035425(10)FA6286(17)20261013. Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, Pakistan, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Spain, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, United Arab Emirates. Affected quantity: 2878 units
Hazard
A potential positive bias in quality control (QC) and patient sample results in three lots of the Dimension Tacrolimus (TAC) Flex reagent cartridge.

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