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Class IIOngoingZ-2005-2026

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc recalls epoc BGEM BUN Test Card (25 pk) for the epoc Blood Analysis System

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics IncNorwood, MA, United StatesReported May 6, 2026 · 2 months ago
Legal News Analyst ·

Reason for recall

Use of the affected product can result in discrepant low pH and measured Total Carbon Dioxide (mTCO2) results and corresponding calculated values in arterial, venous, and capillary patient samples. An erroneously low pH or mTCO2 reading can lead to inappropriate treatment of nonexistent acidosis (respiratory of metabolic) or missed diagnosis of alkalosis (a true high pH: respiratory or metabolic alkalosis), potentially causing harm through unnecessary interventions with the former or failure to deliver appropriate treatment with the latter.

Affected product

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Enter a lot, serial, REF, or UDI number from your device's label to check it against this recall's listed codes.

epoc BGEM BUN Test Card (25 pk) for the epoc Blood Analysis System; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10736515;

Lot / code information

UDI
00809708121860
Lot #
01-26024-70, 01-26026-70, 01-26028-70, 01-26030-70 (OUS only), 02-26027-80, 02-26028-80 (OUS only)

What the firm is doing

On April 2, 2026, Urgent Medical Device Recall letters were sent to customers. Actions to be taken: Perform the instructions provided below: " Discontinue use of and discard the kit lots listed in the table above (Products Section). " Please review this letter with your Medical Director/POC Coordinator to determine the appropriate course of action, including for any previously generated results, if applicable. " Complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check Form and Product Replacement Form attached to this letter within 30 days. " Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax. " Please retain this letter with your laboratory records and forward this letter to those who may have received this product. " For any questions, you may call Siemens Healthineers Technical Solutions Center at 877- 229-3711, available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM EST.

DistributionShow details

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Italy, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Ireland, France, Romania, Canada, India, Philippines, Mexico.

Class IIWhat this means

Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Sources & references

Taylor Coteus
Legal News Analyst

Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.

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