CanadaRapidpoint 500 System - Lactate Measurement Cartridges (model/catalogue numbers 10844813, 10491447, and 10491448; lot or serial numbers include more than 10 numbers—contact the manufacturer) are affected. A limited number of cartridges experienced exposure to temperatures below the specified storage conditions during transport, which may adversely affect performance and means the quality cannot be assured; records indicate you received affected cartridges. Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
What's being recalled
Companies: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc., 511 Benedict Ave, Tarrytown, New York, United States, 10591.
How to identify it
Affected products: Rapidpoint 500 System - Lactate; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 10844813
Affected products: Rapidpoint 500 System - Lactate; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 10491447
Affected products: Rapidpoint 500 System - Lactate; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 10491448
The hazard
Siemens Healthineers has confirmed that a limited number of Measurement Cartridge experienced exposure to temperatures below the specified storage conditions during transport.
Exposure to temperatures outside the acceptable range may adversely affect the performance of the affected Measurement Cartridge. Consequently, the quality of these cartridges cannot be assured. Our records indicate you received Measurement Cartridge(s) affected by this issue.
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
The official notice
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