FDA Recall Open, Classified

epoc BGEM Crea Test Card (25 pk) for the epoc Blood Analysis System; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10736382; epoc Software Version & Sensor Configuration: epoc Host SW v3.41.2, epoc NXS SW v4.14.9 & 4.14.11, Sensor Configuration 45.n.

Recall: Z-1685-2025 · Initiated March 19, 2025

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1685-2025
Event Number
96539
Firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
FEI Number
3002637618
Product Code
CHL
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
March 19, 2025
Posted
April 29, 2025
Address
2 Edgewater Dr, Norwood, MA, 02062-4637

Description

epoc BGEM Crea Test Card (25 pk) for the epoc Blood Analysis System; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10736382; epoc Software Version & Sensor Configuration: epoc Host SW v3.41.2, epoc NXS SW v4.14.9 & 4.14.11, Sensor Configuration 45.n.

Reason

The occurrence of discrepant high pH results in samples introduced with higher injection volumes with epoc sensor configuration 45.n.

Action

Consignees were sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction notice dated March 2025. The notification instructs consignees to review the provided notice with their medical director to determine the appropriate course of action. If affected devices were further distributed consignees are asked to forward the recall notification. Consignees are to return the provided Field Correction Effectiveness Check form within 7 days of receipt. The firm recommends that consignees stop injecting the sample as soon as the audio/visual cues are presented to minimize the potential for erroneous pH results. The current affected software expires on 06/10/25 and the upgrade will include a correction for this issue. Consignees are to retain the recall notification with their manual or near the system for reference. Consignees with questions can call the Siemens Healthineers Technical Solutions Center at 877-229-3711.

Distribution

Domestic: Nationwide Distribution; Foreign: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Ecuador, Estonia, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mali, Martinique, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vietnam.

Quantity

5,207 units