CLASS II Device recall · Reported 27 Aug 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Siemens Dimension Chemistry Wash recalled
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling Siemens Dimension Chemistry Wash (RD701) is an accessory of the flex cartridge system, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 15 Jul 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-2238-2014
- FDA event ID
- 68848
- Recalling firm
- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Newark, DE
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Jul 2014
- FDA classified
- 15 Aug 2014
- Reported
- 27 Aug 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Potency & Assay
- Device type
- Test Kits & Diagnostics
Timeline
| 15 Jul 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Aug 2014 | Classified by FDA | +31 days |
| 27 Aug 2014 | Published 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
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has received complaints for the Dimension Chemistry Wash (RD701) of QC and patient sample result accuracy shifts on Troponin I, CTNI (RF421C), LTNI (RF521C); Free T4, FT4 (RF410); Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, TSH (RF412); and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide, PBNP (RF423A) and LPBN (RF523A) when using Dimension® Chemistry Wash lot RD41041. Internal inv
Potency and specification recalls happen when a batch tests outside its approved limits for strength, purity or dissolution, which can mean the dose delivered is higher or lower than labelled.
Product as listed by the FDA
Siemens Dimension Chemistry Wash (RD701) is an accessory of the flex cartridge system used on the Siemens Dimension RxL and Xpand assays. The wash buffer is used to clean the probe sensor between uses and prepares it for taking the next reading/measurement.
Where it was distributed
USA (nationwide) Distribution and Internationally to Canada.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has received complaints for the Dimension Chemistry Wash (RD701) of QC and patient sample result accuracy shifts on Troponin I, CTNI (RF421C), LTNI (RF521C); Free T4, FT4 (RF410); Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, TSH (RF412); and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide, PBNP (RF423A) and LPBN (RF523A) when using Dimension® Chemistry Wash lot RD41041. Internal inv
Which lots are affected?
lot RD41041, exp. 10/13/2014
Where was it sold?
USA (nationwide) Distribution and Internationally to Canada.
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 21 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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