RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 750-Intended for in vitro diagnostic use and is designed to
Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 750-Intended for in by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. Reason: RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridges (with lactate) has the potential to affect the Sodium (Na+) sensor to produce a negative bias that could.
Details
Source
Device Recall
External ID
Z-0609-2024
Action Date
2023-12-27
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Product Description
RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 750-Intended for in vitro diagnostic use and is designed to provide the determination in whole blood. SMN: 10491449
Lot/Code Info: UDI-DI: 00630414589770 All serial numbers
Quantity Affected: 3505 Cartridges US
Reason for Recall
RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridges (with lactate) has the potential to affect the Sodium (Na+) sensor to produce a negative bias that could result in serious injury due to a delayed diagnosis of hypernatremia or unnecessary intervention for hyponatremia and result in iatrogenic hypernatremia especially if the true sodium result is near the thresholds of severe alterations, as well as cause a Question Result -----? error flag for multiple electrolytes on patient samples and quality control that may cause a delay of diagnosis or treatment.
Distribution
Nationwide with Worldwide Distribution to: Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Congo, Republic Costa Rica C¿te dIvoire Croatia Cura¿ao Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt Estonia Fiji Finland France French Polynesia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guadeloupe Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran, Islamic Republic of Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kosovo Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia, former Yugoslav Rep. of Malaysia Maldives Mali Martinique Mexico Moldova, Rep. of Montenegro Namibia Nepal Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Norway Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territory, Occupied Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Republic Korea Romania Russian Federation Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan, Province of China Thailand Tunisia Turkey Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Great Britain United Republic of Tanzania Uruguay Uzbekistan Vietnam
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2023-10-26
Company
Norwood, MA
Context & Analysis
This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.
This was one of 173 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc has 166 FDA actions in our database, including 142 recalls and 24 clearances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class II recall?
A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc have FDA actions?
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc has 166 FDA actions in our database, including 142 recalls and 24 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0609-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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