Z-1685-2025Class II

epoc BGEM Crea Test Card (25 pk) for the epoc Blood Analysis System; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10736382...

Name: Z-1685-2025 epoc BGEM Crea Test Card (25 pk) for the epoc Blood Analysis System; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10736382...
Creator: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Published: 2025-03-19
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. / initiated 2025-03-19 / Open, Classified / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc began a recall of epoc BGEM Crea Test Card (25 pk) for the epoc Blood Analysis System; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10736382; epoc Software Version & Sensor Configuration... on 2025-03-19. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The occurrence of discrepant high pH results in samples introduced with higher injection volumes with epoc sensor configuration 45.n". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1685-2025
Classification: Class II
Status: Open, Classified
Initiated: 2025-03-19
Posted: 2025-04-29
Recalling firm: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
Product: epoc BGEM Crea Test Card (25 pk) for the epoc Blood Analysis System; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10736382; epoc Software Version & Sensor Configuration: epoc Host SW v3.41.2, epoc NXS SW v4.14.9 & 4.14.11, Sensor Configuration 45.n.
Product code: CHL Electrode Measurement, Blood-Gases (Pco2, Po2) And Blood Ph
Reason for recall: The occurrence of discrepant high pH results in samples introduced with higher injection volumes with epoc sensor configuration 45.n.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Process control
Action: Consignees were sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction notice dated March 2025. The notification instructs consignees to review the provided notice with their medical director to determine the appropriate course of action. If affected devices were further distributed consignees are asked to forward the recall notification. Consignees are to return the provided Field Correction Effectiveness Check form within 7 days of receipt. The firm recommends that consignees stop injecting the sample as soon as the audio/visual cues are presented to minimize the potential for erroneous pH results. The current affected software expires on 06/10/25 and the upgrade will include a correction for this issue. Consignees are to retain the recall notification with their manual or near the system for reference. Consignees with questions can call the Siemens Healthineers Technical Solutions Center at 877-229-3711.
Quantity in commerce: 5,207 units
Distribution: Domestic: Nationwide Distribution; Foreign: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Ecuador, Estonia, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mali, Martinique, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vietnam.
Product codes and lots: Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10736382; Udi-DI: 00809708072254; Lot Numbers: All lot numbers with prefix (xx) 00 or 06; epoc Software Version and Senor Configuration: epoc Host SW V3.41.2, epoc NXS SW v4.14.9 & 4.14.11, Sensor Configuration 45.n.

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1685-2025
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-1684-2025	Class II	Ongoing	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2025-05-07	2025-04-29
Z-1685-2025	Class II	Ongoing	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2025-05-07	2025-04-29

Product code CHL

K200107Class IIepoc Blood Analysis SystemEpocal, Inc. / cleared 2020-06-05

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