Health product recall

RAPIDPoint® 500 Blood Gas Systems

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Summary

Product
Rapidpoint 500 System - Lactate
Issue
Medical devices - Performance
What to do

Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information. 

Affected products

Affected products Lot or serial number Model or catalogue number
Rapidpoint 500 System - Lactate More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 10844813
Rapidpoint 500 System - Lactate More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 10491447
Rapidpoint 500 System - Lactate More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 10491448

Issue

Siemens Healthineers has confirmed that a limited number of Measurement Cartridge experienced exposure to temperatures below the specified storage conditions during transport. 

Exposure to temperatures outside the acceptable range may adversely affect the performance of the affected Measurement Cartridge. Consequently, the quality of these cartridges cannot be assured. Our records indicate you received Measurement Cartridge(s) affected by this issue.

Additional information

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Medical devices - Chemistry
Companies

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.

511 Benedict Ave, Tarrytown, New York, United States, 10591

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type II
Recall date
Identification number
RA-81738

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