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FDA Devices recall · Reported December 27, 2023

RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 100 -Intended for in vitro diagnostic use and is designed to provide the determination in whole blood. SMN: 10844813

RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridges (with lactate) has the potential to affect the Sodium (Na+) sensor to produce a negative bias that could result in serious injury due…

Recall #
Z-0606-2024
Affected scope
0 cartridges US
Initiated
October 26, 2023
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Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc recalled RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 100 -Intended for in vitro d… - a moderate-severity action.

RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 100 -Intended for in vitro d… was recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc in December 27, 2023. Reason: RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridges (with lactate) has the potential to affect the Sodium (Na+) sen…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0606-2024 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridges (with lactate) has the potential to affect the Sodium (Na+) sen….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
December 27, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0606-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 100 -Intended for in vitro diagnostic use and is designed to provide the determination in whole blood. SMN: 10844813

Reason for recall

RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridges (with lactate) has the potential to affect the Sodium (Na+) sensor to produce a negative bias that could result in serious injury due to a delayed diagnosis of hypernatremia or unnecessary intervention for hyponatremia and result in iatrogenic hypernatremia especially if the true sodium result is near the thresholds of severe alterations, as well as cause a Question Result -----? error flag for multiple electrolytes on patient samples and quality control that may cause a delay of diagnosis or treatment.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-0606-2024
Date reported December 27, 2023
Date initiated October 26, 2023
Recalling firm Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Firm location Norwood, MA
Affected scope 0 cartridges US
Distribution Nationwide with Worldwide Distribution to: Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Cam…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 100 -Intended for in vitro diagnostic use and is designed to provide the determination in whole blood. SMN: 10844813. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. Units affected: 0 cartridges US.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridges (with lactate) has the potential to affect the Sodium (Na+) sensor to produce a negative bias that could result in serious injury due to a delayed diagnosis of hypernatremia or unnecessary intervention for hyponatremia and result in iatrogenic hypernatremia especially if the true sodium result is near the thresholds of severe alterations, as well as cause a Question Result -----? error flag for multiple electrolytes on patient samples and quality control that may cause a delay of diagnosis or treatment.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 27, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0606-2024.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Nationwide with Worldwide Distribution to: Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Congo, Republic Costa Rica C¿te dIvoire Croatia Cura¿ao Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt Estonia Fiji Finland France French Polynesia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guadeloupe Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran, Islamic Republic of Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kosovo Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia, former Yugoslav Rep. of Malaysia Maldives Mali Martinique Mexico Moldova, Rep. of Montenegro Namibia Nepal Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Norway Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territory, Occupied Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Republic Korea Romania Russian Federation Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan, Province of China Thailand Tunisia Turkey Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Great Britain United Republic of Tanzania Uruguay Uzbekistan Vietnam.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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