CanadaEPOC Blood Analysis BGEM Test Cards (Epocal Inc.), model/catalogue number 10736515, lots/serial numbers 01-26030-70, 02-26028-80, 02-26027-80, 01-26024-70, 01-26026-70 and 01-26028-70 are affected. They were recalled because Siemens Healthineers confirmed discrepant low pH and measured total carbon dioxide (MTCO2) results in arterial, venous and capillary patient samples; contact the manufacturer for additional information.
What's being recalled
Companies: Epocal Inc., 2060 Walkley Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1G 3P5.
How to identify it
Affected products: EPOC Blood Analysis BGEM Test Cards; Lot or serial number: 01-26030-70; Model or catalogue number: 10736515
Affected products: EPOC Blood Analysis BGEM Test Cards; Lot or serial number: 02-26028-80; Model or catalogue number: 10736515
Affected products: EPOC Blood Analysis BGEM Test Cards; Lot or serial number: 02-26027-80; Model or catalogue number: 10736515
Affected products: EPOC Blood Analysis BGEM Test Cards; Lot or serial number: 01-26024-70; Model or catalogue number: 10736515
Affected products: EPOC Blood Analysis BGEM Test Cards; Lot or serial number: 01-26026-70; Model or catalogue number: 10736515
Affected products: EPOC Blood Analysis BGEM Test Cards; Lot or serial number: 01-26028-70; Model or catalogue number: 10736515
The hazard
Siemens Healthineers has confirmed the occurrence of discrepant low pH and measured total carbon dioxide (MTCO2) results in arterial, venous, and capillary patient samples.
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
The official notice
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