epoc NXS Host Blood Analysis System recall: Software Issue
epoc NXS Host Blood Analysis System, Siemens Material Numbers 11413497 (EU), 11413475 (US), 11413506 (CA), 11413517 (MX), 11413518 (ROW), 11413498…
Why was epoc NXS Host Blood Analysis System recalled?
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. has confirmed a potential issue that could occur under certain conditions, a software problem is causing erroneous results to be printed. When the results are run on the epoc NXS Host and Delete Blood Tests feature is enabled, the results that are generated at the time of testing are correct; however, when this issue occurs, results that are printed, saved and/or transferred to a data manager, may include unselected analytes that are from a previous patient or QC test. The worst possible outcome may result in a failure to diagnose hyperkalemia, due to an erroneous depressed potassium level or inappropriate treatment to hyperglycemia due to erroneous glucose reading.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UDI-DI: 00630414605760 00630414606095 00630414605821 00630414605838 00630414605678 00630414605814 00630414612447 00630414631028; All serial numbers.
- Product
- epoc NXS Host Blood Analysis System, Siemens Material Numbers 11413497 (EU), 11413475 (US), 11413506 (CA), 11413517 (MX), 11413518 (ROW), 11413498…
- Recalling firm
- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
- Quantity
- 10,183 devices
- Distribution
- US Nationwide. Global Distribution.
- Recall date
- December 27, 2023
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Agency
- FDA (device)