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Class IIOngoingZ-2900-2026

Instrumentation Laboratory recalls GEM Premier 5000 PAK Part Numbers: 00055360010 00055360011 00055407504 000554…

Instrumentation LaboratoryBedford, MA, United StatesReported Aug 12, 2026 · 6 days ago
Legal News Analyst ·

Reason for recall

The active ingredient concentration in the lysing bag solution of specific GEM Premier 5000 lots did not meet established manufacturing specifications. The malfunction could result in delayed recognition and management of Co-Oximetry and total bilirubin abnormalities and their sequelae.

Affected product

Check your device

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

GEM Premier 5000 PAK Part Numbers: 00055360010 00055360011 00055407504 00055415010 00055430010 00055430011 00055445010 00055445011 00055360010.A

Lot / code information

Part / Item #
00055360010
UDI
08426950807599 Lots 260505K, 260504AG, 260505F
Part / Item #
00055360011
UDI
08426950807605 Lots 260505F and 260505J
Part / Item #
00055407504
UDI
08426950807537
Lot #
260505R
Part / Item #
00055415010
UDI
08426950807698 Lots 260505H and 260505K
Part / Item #
00055430010
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UDI
08426950807759 Lots 260505H, 260505K and 260505F
Part / Item #
00055430011
UDI
08426950807766
Lot #
260505K; Product No. 00055445010
UDI
08426950807810 Lots 260504AA and 260505K; Product No. 00055445011
UDI
08426950807827 Lots 260505F and 260505J; Product No. 00055360010.A
UDI
08426950807599
Lot #
260504AF

What the firm is doing

On 5/21/26, the firm began notifying consignees in the US via letter. Consignees were informed that Werfen will be proactively shipping replacement PAKs to each facility. Customers were instructed to check inventory for affected product. They should discontinue use of the affected lots and destroy any inventory on hand. Destruction should be documented via the response form provided to the customer and returned to the recalling firm. Customers should forward the notification to all affected locations at each facility. On May 28, 2026, the field action was expanded to include affected customers in China. On June 23, 2026, the field action was expanded to include additional affected lots in Italy and Germany.

DistributionShow details

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MN, MO, MT, OH, PA, VA, WI, WV and the countries of China, Germany, Italy.

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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