CLASS III Device recall · Reported 6 Aug 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Dimension¿ Integrated Chemistry Systems intended recalled

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling Dimension¿ Integrated Chemistry Systems intended to measure a variety of analytes in, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 27 May 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

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Lot, batch or date codesDE271317, DE271320, DE271323, DE271324, DE271326, DE271327, DE271328, DE271332 DE271341, DE271343, DE271325, 12252589, 2004082898, 2004082899, 224719-AX
Quantity recalled15

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2133-2014
FDA event ID
68400
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Newark, DE
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
27 May 2014
FDA classified
30 Jul 2014
Reported
6 Aug 2014
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

27 May 2014Recall initiated by company
30 Jul 2014Classified by FDA+64 days
6 Aug 2014Published in enforcement report+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

There is a misassembly issue with the photometer installed on Dimension¿ Integrated Chemistry Systems instruments. Through internal investigation by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed that a limited number of Dimension photometers were misassembled. These photometers are performing within specifications, but may lead to a shortened life of the source lamp.

Product as listed by the FDA

Dimension¿ Integrated Chemistry Systems intended to measure a variety of analytes in human body fluids.

Where it was distributed

FL LA AR IA OH OH WI IL LA KS MT

ArkansasFloridaIowaIllinoisKansasLouisianaMontanaWisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

There is a misassembly issue with the photometer installed on Dimension¿ Integrated Chemistry Systems instruments. Through internal investigation by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed that a limited number of Dimension photometers were misassembled. These photometers are performing within specifications, but may lead to a shortened life of the source lamp.

Which lots are affected?

DE271317, DE271320, DE271323, DE271324, DE271326, DE271327, DE271328, DE271332 DE271341, DE271343, DE271325, 12252589, 2004082898, 2004082899, 224719-AX

Where was it sold?

FL LA AR IA OH OH WI IL LA KS MT

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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