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RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 250-Intended for in vitro diagnostic use and is designed to provide the determination in whole blood. SMN: 10491447

Reported: December 27, 2023 Initiated: October 26, 2023 #Z-0607-2024 6035 cartridges US units

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc issued this FDA Devices recall on December 27, 2023. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately 6035 cartridges US units are affected. The recall was issued because: RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridges (with lactate) has the potential to affect the Sodium (Na+) sensor to pro…. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0607-2024) was formally reported on December 27, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 26, 2023. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Norwood, MA. Federal records indicate 6035 cartridges US units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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 Bulga…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 3 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

6035 cartridges US

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 250-Intended for in vitro diagnostic use and is designed to provide the determination in whole blood. SMN: 10491447

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.

Details

Units Affected
6035 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 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
Location
Norwood, MA

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-0607-2024
Date reported December 27, 2023
Date initiated October 26, 2023
Recalling firm Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Units affected 6035 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.

Scale of Impact

6035 cartridges US units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 250-Intended for in vitro diagnostic use and is designed to provide the determination in whole blood. SMN: 10491447. Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. Units affected: 6035 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-0607-2024.
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.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0607-2024) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

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Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).