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

Class II
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
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 products (lot / model / serial)
Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10736515; UDI-DI: 00809708121860; Lot numbers: 01-26024-70, 01-26026-70, 01-26028-70, 01-26030-70 (OUS only), 02-26027-80, 02-26028-80 (OUS only);
Units affected
71725 (38025 US, 33700 OUS)
Distribution pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Italy, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Ireland, France, Romania, Canada, India, Philippines, Mexico.
Firm location
Norwood, MA, United States
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
How the firm notified customers
Letter
Product type
Devices
Status
Ongoing
Recall number
Z-2005-2026
Recall initiated
April 2, 2026
FDA classification date
April 29, 2026
FDA report date
May 6, 2026
FDA event ID
98680
Last updated on HTM Vibe
July 24, 2026
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