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Device product

HbA1c Flex(R) reagent cartridge (K3105A, Siemens Material Number 10470481) for the Dimension(R) Clinical Systems. Dimension(R) Hemoglobin A1c (HB1C) Flex(R) reagent Cartridge on the Dimension(R) clinical chemistry system is an in vitro diagnostic assay for the quantitative determination of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in human anticoagulated whole blood. Measurements of hemoglobin A1c are effective in monitoring long term glucose control in individuals with diabetes mellitus.

Z-0626-2014

April 22, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Event
Event 65409
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
11006 Total
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0626-2014

Official wording

Reason: Positive bias on the lots listed compared to alternate methods and a higher frequency of "Above Assay Range" flags with the lots listed.

Code information: Catalog number K3105A (Siemens Material Number 10470481) - Lot numbers 12072AA, exp. 2/9/13: 12086AA, exp. 2/23/13:12107AA, exp. 3/16/13; 12128AA, exp. 4/6/13; 12150AA, exp. 4/28/13; 12191AA, exp. 6/8/13; 12212AA, exp. 6/29/13; 12226AA, exp. 7/13/13; 12248AA, exp. 8/4/13; 12261AA, exp. 8/17/13; 12282AA, exp. 9/7/13; 12303AA, exp. 9/28/13.

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Canada and Mexico.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Positive bias on the lots listed compared to alternate methods and a higher frequency of "Above Assay Range" flags with the lots listed.