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High RiskFDAfda-Z-1340-2022CHEMICAL EXPOSURE

Dimension LTNI -In vitro diagnostic test intended to quantitively measure cardiac troponin-I levels in human serum and heparinized plasma...

Units Affected
76
Recall Date
May 18, 2022
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Chemical Exposure

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1340-2022.

Positive bias with Lithium Heparin plasma samples from individuals that are expected to be below the 99th percentile of 0.07 ng/mL [0.07 ¿g/L], may lead to inappropriate intervention for myocardial infarction

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1340-2022.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1340-2022.

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Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. Recall FAQ

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. is the subject of a cardiac devices safety report: Dimension LTNI -In vitro diagnostic test intended to quantitively measure cardiac troponin-I levels in human serum and heparinized plasma.... The notice was published on May 18, 2022 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 76 units are potentially affected.