Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. is recalling 16,151 RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridges with lactate because a defect in the sodium sensor can produce inaccurately low sodium readings. These cartridges are intended for in vitro diagnostic use to analyze whole blood samples. This issue can also cause an error flag labeled "Question Result -----?" to appear for multiple electrolytes during patient sampling or quality control checks. Consumers and healthcare providers should contact the manufacturer for further instructions regarding affected units.
The faulty sodium sensor can lead to a negative bias, potentially resulting in a delayed diagnosis of high sodium levels (hypernatremia) or improper treatment for low sodium levels (hyponatremia), which could cause serious injury. If the device provides an incorrect reading near critical clinical thresholds, it may lead to unnecessary medical interventions that cause a patient's sodium to become dangerously high.
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