Siemens Healthcare recalls epoc BGEM BUN Test Cards (25 pack) for inaccurate pH and CO2 results, which could lead to incorrect treatment of acidosis or alkalosis. Affected units have specific lot numbers and material numbers.
Use of the affected product can result in discrepant low pH and measured Total Carbon Dioxide (mTCO2) results and corresponding calculated values in arterial, venous, and capillary patient samples. An erroneously low pH or mTCO2 reading can lead to inappropriate treatment of nonexistent acidosis (respiratory of metabolic) or missed diagnosis of alkalosis (a true high pH: respiratory or metabolic alkalosis), potentially causing harm through unnecessary interventions with the former or failure to deliver appropriate treatment with the latter.
Siemens Healthcare is recalling epoc BGEM BUN Test Cards (25 pack) because they can cause inaccurate blood pH and carbon dioxide readings. This might lead to unnecessary treatments for acidosis or missed diagnoses of alkalosis, potentially causing harm.
The test cards can produce discrepant low pH and measured Total Carbon Dioxide (mTCO2) results. This could cause healthcare providers to treat nonexistent acidosis or miss true alkalosis, leading to unnecessary interventions or delayed care.
Healthcare providers using the epoc Blood Analysis System with the affected test cards. Patients receiving blood tests with these cards may be at risk of incorrect treatment decisions.
Check for the Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10736515 on the test cards. Affected units include specific lot numbers: 01-26024-70, 01-26026-70, 01-26028-70, 01-26030-70 (for OUS only), and 02-26027-80, 02-26028-80 (for OUS only).
Look for lot numbers 01-26024-70, 01-26026-70, 01-26028-70, 01-26030-70 (OUS only), or 02-26027-80, 02-26028-80 (OUS only) on the test cards.
The test cards can cause inaccurate pH and carbon dioxide readings, which might lead to unnecessary treatments for acidosis or missed diagnoses of alkalosis.
Lot numbers 01-26024-70, 01-26026-70, 01-26028-70, 01-26030-70 (for OUS only), and 02-26027-80, 02-26028-80 (for OUS only).
Check for the Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10736515 and the specific lot numbers listed above on the test cards.
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Subject: Recall Z-2005-2026 — Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare Hello, I own a Siemens Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-2005-2026 from Siemens Healthcare. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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