Reagent Management System (RMS) Dimension RxL Max HM STM recalled

Timeline

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

Reason for recall

Siemens has identified RMS refrigeration compressors that are missing the safety cover on the electrical termination block. The exposed electrical hazard on the electrical termination block is located directly behind the RMS Waste Container.

Foods that need refrigeration and were stored or shipped too warm can grow harmful bacteria without any change in look or smell.

Product as listed by the FDA

Reagent Management System (RMS) Dimension RxL Max HM STM Product Usage: The Reagent Management System (RMS) is a module for use with the Dimension¿ clinical chemistry system. The RMS doubles the available storage of refrigerated Flex¿ reagent cartridges on the Dimension¿ system from 44 to 88. The RMS loads, hydrates, and automatically removes Flex¿ reagent cartridges, allowing the Dimension¿ system to process samples without interruption.

Where it was distributed

US Nationwide Distribution: FL, NY, SC, TX, LA, AZ, WI, IA, IL, OH, AL, AK, NH, OK, MD, CA, NM, MS, KY, NJ, MN, GA, CO, MA, SD, TN, MO, PA, MT, SC, NE, KS, VA, AL, NV, WY, OR, PR, MO, OK, GU, HI, AR, ME, VT, CT, NC and the countries of Canada and Mexico.

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