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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

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

Reported: November 13, 2024 Initiated: September 24, 2024 #Z-0286-2025

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
1292 units
Distribution
US Nationwide. Canada.
Location
Norwood, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
epoc BGEM BUN Test Card (25 pk) for the epoc Blood Analysis System, SMN 10736515. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. Units affected: 1292 units.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 13, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0286-2025.