CLASS II Device recall · Reported 28 Jun 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Dimension Vista Estradiol (E2) Flex reagent cartridge recalled

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling Dimension Vista Estradiol (E2) Flex reagent cartridge, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 21 Mar 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesDevice Listing Number # D121541 Lot # 16148AA, 16190BA, 16201BA, 16228BC, 16256BA, 16277BB 16298AB, 16343BE,17005BC
Quantity recalled1,697 units

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-2608-2017
FDA event ID
76915
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Newark, DE
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
21 Mar 2017
FDA classified
16 Jun 2017
Reported
28 Jun 2017
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Device Malfunction

Timeline

21 Mar 2017Recall initiated by company
16 Jun 2017Classified by FDA+87 days
28 Jun 2017Published in enforcement report+12 days

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

Reason for recall

The concentrations for Biotin listed in the Non-Interfering Substances section of the current Dimension and Dimension Vistat Instructions for Use (IFU) for Dimension TNI, Dimension Vista DIGXN, E2, FERR, PRL, and TSH have incorrect units, and incorrectly state the level at which biotin does not interfere.

Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.

Product as listed by the FDA

Dimension Vista Estradiol (E2) Flex reagent cartridge

Where it was distributed

Product was distributed throughout the United States and Canada, United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria,Australia,Bangladesh,Belgium,Brazil,Canada Switzerland,China,Columbia,Czech Republic,Germany,Denmark,Algeria Egypt,Spain,Finland,France,Great Britain,Greece,Croatia,Indonesia,Ireland India,Italy,Japan,Canary Islands,Republic of Korea,Kuwait,Lebanon,Latvia Macedonia,Netherlands,Norway,New Zealand,Philippines,Poland,Portugal Qatar,Saudi Arabia,Slovenia,Slovakia,Turkey,Taiwan,South Africa

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The concentrations for Biotin listed in the Non-Interfering Substances section of the current Dimension and Dimension Vistat Instructions for Use (IFU) for Dimension TNI, Dimension Vista DIGXN, E2, FERR, PRL, and TSH have incorrect units, and incorrectly state the level at which biotin does not interfere.

Which lots are affected?

Device Listing Number # D121541 Lot # 16148AA, 16190BA, 16201BA, 16228BC, 16256BA, 16277BB 16298AB, 16343BE,17005BC

Where was it sold?

Product was distributed throughout the United States and Canada, United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria,Australia,Bangladesh,Belgium,Brazil,Canada Switzerland,China,Columbia,Czech Republic,Germany,Denmark,Algeria Egypt,Spain,Finland,France,Great Britain,Greece,Croatia,Indonesia,Ireland India,Italy,Japan,Canary Islands,Republic of Korea,Kuwait,Lebanon,Latvia Macedonia,Netherlands,Norway,New Zealand,Philippines,Poland,Portugal Qatar,Saudi Arabia,Slovenia,Slovakia,Turkey,Taiwan,South Africa

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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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