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Class II Recall

epoc BGEM BUN Test Card [25pk]. Material Number: 10736515.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for epoc BGEM BUN Test Card [25pk]. Material Number: 10736515. by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. Reason: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. has confirmed that a negative sodium bias may exist in some epoc test card lots. All other analytes are performing.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-2272-2025

Action Date

2025-08-13

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

epoc BGEM BUN Test Card [25pk]. Material Number: 10736515.

Lot/Code Info: Material Number: 10736515. GTIN: 00809708121860. Lot Numbers: 02-25095-30, 02-25096-30, 02-25098-30, 02-25099-30, 02-25100-30, 02-25101-30, 02-25102-30, 02-25103-30, 02-25105-30, 02-25111-30, 02-25112-30, 02-25114-30, 02-25115-30, 02-25116-30, 02-25117-30, 02-25119-30, 02-25121-30, 02-25122-30, 02-25124-30, 02-25096-40, 02-25097-40, 02-25098-40, 02-25099-40, 02-25101-40, 02-25102-40, 02-25105-40, 02-25106-40, 02-25121-40, 02-25122-40, 02-25124-40, 02-25125-40, 02-25096-50, 02-25098-50, 02-25099-50, 02-25100-50, 02-25102-50, 02-25103-50, 02-25105-50, 02-25107-50, 02-25108-50, 02-25111-50, 02-25112-50, 02-25113-50, 02-25114-50, 02-25115-50, 02-25119-50, 02-25120-50, 12-25096-60, 12-25097-60, 12-25098-60, 12-25100-60, 12-25101-60, 12-25102-60, 12-25103-60, 12-25111-60, 02-25112-60, 02-25113-60, 02-25114-60, 02-25115-60, 02-25116-60, 02-25117-60, 02-25118-60, 02-25120-60, 02-25121-60, 02-25122-60, 02-25123-60, 02-25124-60, 02-25099-70, 02-25101-70, 02-25104-70, 02-25105-70, 02-25107-70, 02-25108-70, 02-25110-70, 02-25111-70, 02-25112-70, 02-25113-70, 02-25115-70, 02-25116-70, 02-25118-70, 02-25120-70.

Quantity Affected: 37,554 units

Reason for Recall

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. has confirmed that a negative sodium bias may exist in some epoc test card lots. All other analytes are performing as intended. The observed average bias for sodium was -4.4 mmol/L. The maximum bias observed was -14 mmol/L, which occurred at a higher sodium concentration around 150 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.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, Croatia, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, France, Fren. Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Rep. Korea (S), Romania, Russian Fed., San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Srilanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, Unit.Arab Emir., United Kingdom, Uruguay, Japan.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2025-07-07

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 172 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-2272-2025" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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