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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

epoc BGEM Test Card 25 Test Cards/box. In vitro diagnostic device for the quantitative testing of samples of heparinized or un-anticoagulated arterial, venous or capillary whole blood Product Siemens SMN#/Model #: 10736515

Reported: July 20, 2022 Initiated: June 1, 2022 #Z-1372-2022

Product Description

epoc BGEM Test Card 25 Test Cards/box. In vitro diagnostic device for the quantitative testing of samples of heparinized or un-anticoagulated arterial, venous or capillary whole blood Product Siemens SMN#/Model #: 10736515

Reason for Recall

Discrepant (low bias) pO2 results, could be an incorrect diagnosis of hypoxemia and initiation of unnecessary or inappropriate respiratory support.

Details

Units Affected
263 Boxes
Distribution
AL CA CO FL IA ID KS NM OK TX
Location
Norwood, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
epoc BGEM Test Card 25 Test Cards/box. In vitro diagnostic device for the quantitative testing of samples of heparinized or un-anticoagulated arterial, venous or capillary whole blood Product Siemens SMN#/Model #: 10736515. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. Units affected: 263 Boxes.
Why was this product recalled?
Discrepant (low bias) pO2 results, could be an incorrect diagnosis of hypoxemia and initiation of unnecessary or inappropriate respiratory support.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 20, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1372-2022.