Siemens Healthcare recalls epoc NXS Host software version 4.14.9 due to potential misassignment of patient names in blood tests, risking incorrect diagnoses. Affected units may need verification of patient identity before testing.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling their epoc Blood Analysis System because of a software malfunction that occurs when specific criteria are met that can result in the incorrect patient name being assigned to a blood measurement by the device if the user of the device does not ensure verification of the correct patient name. The software malfunction has the potential to impact patient safety via misdiagnosis and/or mistreatment by a clinician if the wrong patient information is saved with the test result from the subject device.
Siemens Healthcare is recalling its epoc NXS Host blood analysis system software version 4.14.9 because a software glitch can assign the wrong patient name to blood test results if not properly verified. This could lead to incorrect diagnoses or treatments if the wrong patient information is saved with test results.
The software malfunction can assign the wrong patient name to blood test results if the user does not verify the correct patient name before proceeding. This may lead to misdiagnosis or mistreatment if the wrong patient information is saved with the test results.
Medical professionals using the epoc NXS Host blood analysis system for blood testing. Those who perform tests without verifying patient identity are at higher risk.
Check for Siemens Material Number (SMN) 11413879(IN) and Software Version Number 4.14.9 on the device. The product is intended for use by trained medical professionals in laboratories or at the point of care.
Ensure the correct patient name is confirmed before running blood tests to prevent misassignment of patient information.
The software malfunction can assign the wrong patient name to blood test results if the user does not verify the correct patient name before proceeding, potentially leading to misdiagnosis or mistreatment.
Software Version Number 4.14.9
Check for Siemens Material Number (SMN) 11413879(IN) and Software Version Number 4.14.9 on the device.
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Subject: Recall Z-0741-2025 — Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare Hello, I own a Siemens Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0741-2025 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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