FDA Recall Open, Classified

epoc BGEM BUN Test Card (25 pk) for the epoc Blood Analysis System, SMN 10736515

Recall: Z-0286-2025 · Initiated September 24, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0286-2025
Event Number
95504
Firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
FEI Number
3002637618
Product Code
CHL
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
September 24, 2024
Posted
November 1, 2024
Address
2 Edgewater Dr, Norwood, MA, 02062-4637

Description

epoc BGEM BUN Test Card (25 pk) for the epoc Blood Analysis System, SMN 10736515

Reason

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. has confirmed that a negative sodium bias may exist in one lot of epoc BGEM BUN Test Cards approximately 2 months prior to expiration. The observed maximum negative bias from internal testing is -10 mmol/L. No positive bias has been observed. Quality Control (QC) fluid may or may not detect the issue depending on the bias magnitude and the frequency of QC testing. One customer complaint has been associated with this issue. No adverse events have been reported. All affected lots have recently expired before the issuance of the recall.

Action

An Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated September 2024 was sent to customers. Customer Actions " Please review this letter with your Medical Director to determine the appropriate course of action, including for any previously generated results, if applicable. " If you are a distributor, please ensure your customers receive this UMDC letter. " Complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check Form attached to this letter within 30 days. " Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of the affected products listed in the above table may be reported to the FDA s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax. " Please retain this letter with your laboratory records and forward this letter to those who may have received this product. " For any questions, you may call Siemens Healthineers Technical Solutions Center at 877-229-3711.

Distribution

US Nationwide. Canada.

Quantity

1292 units