Siemens recalls specific lot of epoc BGEM Test Card for inconsistent glucose results, potentially delaying hyperglycemia diagnosis or causing unnecessary hypoglycemia treatment.
Sporadically inconsistent discrepant (low bias) glucose results on card lot 01-20095-10. Potential exists for a delay in diagnosis of hyperglycemia or unnecessary treatment for hypoglycemia.
Siemens is recalling a specific lot of epoc BGEM Test Cards due to inconsistent glucose results. This could lead to delayed diagnosis of high blood sugar or unnecessary treatment for low blood sugar.
The test cards may produce inaccurate glucose readings, especially low results. This could cause delays in detecting high blood sugar or lead to unnecessary treatment for low blood sugar.
People using the recalled lot number 01-20095-10 of Siemens epoc BGEM Test Cards for blood glucose testing at home or in labs. Those with diabetes or blood sugar monitoring needs are most at risk.
Check for lot number 01-20095-10 on the Siemens epoc BGEM Test Card packaging. The product was sold with model number 10736382.
Look for lot number 01-20095-10 on the test card packaging to confirm if it's affected.
The recall is for inconsistent glucose results, which could delay hyperglycemia diagnosis or cause unnecessary hypoglycemia treatment, but it's not an immediate safety hazard.
Check the lot number on the test card packaging; the affected lot is 01-20095-10.
The official notice doesn't specify a remedy, so contact Siemens Healthcare for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2970-2020 — Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare Hello, I own a Siemens Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-2970-2020 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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