GEM recalls specific GEM Premier 5000 cartridges that may cause repeated process errors during warm-up, requiring frequent cartridge replacements and delaying test results.
Confirmed customer complaints indicating that GEM PAKs (cartridges) for the GEM Premier 5000 may experience an increased incidence of Process Control Solution Not Detected (PCSND) errors during warm-up, including consecutive occurrences, resulting in GEM PAK ejection and requiring insertion of a new GEM PAK. iQM2 is an active quality process control program designed to provide continuous monitoring of the entire testing process. Thus, if a GEM PAK completes AutoPAK Validation following warm-up, it may remain in use. Consecutive GEM PAK ejections during warm-up may prolong turnaround times, potentially delaying results. In such cases, patient management may require reassessment once results are available. While many GEM PAKs continue to perform as intended, consecutive ejections may increase the likelihood of operational disruption, highlighting the importance of advance planning where feasible to help minimize impact.
GEM is recalling certain GEM Premier 5000 cartridges that may cause repeated errors during warm-up, requiring frequent cartridge replacements. This can delay test results and require reassessment of patient management.
The cartridges may experience repeated errors during warm-up, causing the machine to eject the cartridge and require replacement. This can prolong test turnaround times and potentially delay patient results.
Laboratories using the GEM Premier 5000 with specific cartridge lots may be affected. Patients whose tests are delayed due to repeated cartridge errors are at higher risk.
Check the cartridge lot numbers: 251114J, 251114K, 251114L, 251117AA, 251117F, 251117I, 251117L, 251117T, 251118A, 251118B, 251118C, 251119A, 251119B, 251124K, 251126D, 251126M, 251126N, 251126U, 251201V, 251202E, 251202F, 251203L, 251204N, 251204R, 251205L, 251208J, 251211V, 251211W, 251215D, 251215W, 251216O, 251216W, 251217V, 251219A, 251219B, 251219N, 251219O, 251219P, 251219Q, 251219S, 251222AD, 251222AF, 251223D, 251229AL, 251229I, 251229K, 251229U, 251230A, 251230S, 251231B, 251231E, 251231I, 260102D, 260105A.
Identify the cartridge lot numbers listed in the recall notice to determine if your cartridge is affected.
The recall is due to confirmed customer complaints that specific GEM Premier 5000 cartridges may experience repeated errors during warm-up, requiring frequent cartridge replacements.
Check the cartridge lot numbers: 251114J, 251114K, 251114L, 251117AA, 251117F, 251117I, 251117L, 251117T, 251118A, 251118B, 251118C, 251119A, 251119B, 251124K, 251126D, 251126M, 251126N, 251126U, 251201V, 251202E, 251202F, 251203L, 251204N, 251204R, 251205L, 251208J, 251211V, 251211W, 251215D, 251215W, 251216O, 251216W, 251217V, 251219A, 251219B, 251219N, 251219O, 251219P, 251219Q, 251219S, 251222AD, 251222AF, 251223D, 251229AL, 251229I, 251229K, 251229U, 251230A, 251230S, 251231B, 251231E, 251231I, 260102D, 260105A.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy for affected cartridges, so contact GEM for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GEM to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1535-2026 — GEM GEM Hello, I own a GEM that is covered by recall Z-1535-2026 from GEM. 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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