RAPIDPOINT 500 Blood Gas System
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Material No. 10492730, 10696855, 10696857, & 10697306; UDI-DI:00630414589169, 00630414590851, 00630414590868, & 00630414590844; All Units and Software Versions.
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
- Reason for Recall:
- There are potential drug interferences from Perhexiline Maleate or Atomoxetine Hydrochloride that may cause falsely elevated sodium results reported on the RAPIDPoint 500 and RAPIDPoint 500e Blood Gas Systems. The erroneous sodium levels with positive bias may lead to unrecognized hyponatremia and/or the inappropriate treatment of hypernatremia may lead to iatrogenic hyponatremia, resulted in a delay in patient diagnosis and optimal patient management.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
Product Information
Full Description:
RAPIDPOINT 500 Blood Gas System
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Material No. 10492730, 10696855, 10696857, & 10697306; UDI-DI:00630414589169, 00630414590851, 00630414590868, & 00630414590844; All Units and Software Versions.
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0423-2024
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