Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-2182-2012)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Dimension(R) Reagent Management System (RMS) - Power Cord. The Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Dimension(R) clinical chemistry analyzers are floor model, fully automated, microprocessor-controlled, integrated instrument systems that use prepackaged Flex(R) reagent test cartridges to measure a variety of analytes in human body fluids.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 17, 2012

Date Posted: August 15, 2012

Recall Number: Z-2182-2012

Event ID: 62611

Reason for Recall:

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has confirmed that partial insertion of the power cord on the Dimension Reagent Management System (RMS) power input module can cause the plug to overheat and potentially create a fire hazard. RMS without a power cord retention clip may be affected.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 2,554

Code Information:

Serial numbers 99060001 - 99062554

Distribution Pattern:

Distributed in the US including Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the states of AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY and the Virgin and Pacific Islands.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated