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.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: All units affected
- 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:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
All units affected
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2928-2018
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