Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Dimension Vista System (MG) Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. Due to Erroneous low results on a small number of...

Date: September 30, 2015
Company: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Dimension Vista System (MG) ; Flex reagent cartridge Catalog number K3057, SMN 10445158. For the quantitative measurement of magnesium in human serum, plasma and urine on the Dimension Vista System.

Quantity: 3601

Why Was This Recalled?

Erroneous low results on a small number of reagent wells. There is the potential for under-recovery on certain wells for quality control (QC) and patient sample results. The under-recovery ranged from -0.3 mg/dL [0.12 mmol/L] to -1.6 mg/dL [0.66 mmol/L]; equivalent to a maximum negative bias of -88%.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report