FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#147912

Product

Siemens RAPIDPoint 500 v2.2.2A Software Upgrade Kit; SMN 11066719, Software Version 2.2A The RAPIDPoint 500 system is designed for professional use in a point-of care or laboratory environment. This system tests blood gases, electrolytes, metabolites, total hemoglobin, and hemoglobin derivatives in arterial, venous, and capillary whole blood samples. The following parameters are tested: pH, pC02, p02, Na+, K+, Ca++, Cl-, glucose, lactate, tHb, F02Hb, FCOHb, FMetHb, FHHb, nBili

FDA product code
KHPAcid, Lactic, Enzymatic Method
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers
K113216
Affected lot / code info
Software Version 2.2A

Why it was recalled

Some v2.2.2 upgrade kits include a dialysate mode which not cleared/approved for shipment in the United States

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Siemens sent a Customer Notification dated July 2016 to all affected domestic (US) customers via Federal Express on July 5, 2016. Customers were asked to take the following actions: Please do not use the dialysate mode. If you have enabled this feature, please disable it by following these instructions: 1. At the System screen, select Setup. 2. Select Secured Options > Analysis Options. 3. Unselect Dialysate. 4. Select the Continue button 3 times. Please review this letter with your Medical Director. Complete and return the Field Correction Effectiveness Check attached to this letter within 7 days. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Siemens Customer Care Center or their local Siemens Technical Support representative. For questions regarding this recall call 781-269-3000.

Recalling firm

Firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Address
2 Edgewater Dr, Norwood, Massachusetts 02062-4637

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide Distribution to AL, CA, MA, NJ, OH, TX, WA, PA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-07-05
Posted by FDA
2016-08-19
Terminated
2017-08-02
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #147912. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.