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Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. Recall: siemens Dimension¿ Phenytoin Flex¿ Reagent Ca

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. Recall: siemens Dimension¿ Phenytoin Flex¿ Reagent Ca is one of 9,000 recalls in the RecallGuard dataset. Key details — Recalling firm: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.; Product: siemens Dimension¿ Phenytoin Flex¿ Reagent Cartridge The PTN method used on the Dimension¿ clinical

Recalling firmSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Productsiemens Dimension¿ Phenytoin Flex¿ Reagent Cartridge The PTN method used on the Dimension¿ clinical chemistry system is an in vitro diagnostic test intended to measure phenytoin (dilantin, diphenylhydantoin), an anti-epileptic drug, in human serum and plasma. PTN test results are used in the diagnosis and treatment of phenytoin overdose and in monitoring levels of phenytoin to ensure appropriate therapy.
Reason for recallInternal testing has confirmed a low absorbance range between the levels 1 and 5 calibrators with this lot resulting in the potential for a positive or negative bias and imprecision across the PTN assay range.
ClassificationClass II (moderate — may cause temporary or reversible health consequences)
StatusTerminated
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico., and the countries of Australia, Brazil, Bahamas, Canada, Chile, India, Japan and Uruguay
Recall initiated20140924
Recall numberZ-0148-2015
Categorydevice
StateDE
CountryUnited States

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