Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. recalls RAPIDPoint 500 Blood Gas Analyzer; 10492730, 1069855, 10696857, 10697306 Device is point-of-care system for comprehensi…

Recall date

July 16, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2928-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Nationwide distribution. Worldwide foreign distribution.

Why it was recalled

Therapeutic levels (1mg/mL and 2mg/mL) of Hydroxocobalamin may interfere with tHb and some of the CO-Ox fractions that are reported on the RAPIDPoint and RAPIDLab Blood Gas systems indicated. This may cause lower than expected values for carboxyhemoglobin (fCOHb) and methemoglobin (fMetHb). A negative interference with fCOHb has the potential to alter the medical assessment of the patient and may withhold necessary follow-up treatment and/or initiate cessation of medication in response to elevated fMetHb levels.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

RAPIDPoint 500 Blood Gas Analyzer; 10492730, 1069855, 10696857, 10697306 Device is point-of-care system for comprehensive lab-quality testing to patient's bedside. Test menu includes blood gas, electrolytes, glucose, lactate, neonatal total bilirubin and full CO-oximetry including total hemoglobin.