Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. is recalling 10,183 epoc NXS Host Blood Analysis Systems due to a software defect that can cause incorrect patient test results to be printed or saved. While results displayed on the screen during testing are accurate, the system may include data from previous patients or quality control tests when printing or transferring records. This issue affects devices with software versions 4.9.4 through 4.11.11, which are used for critical blood analysis in clinical settings. Consumers should contact Siemens or their healthcare provider for instructions on managing affected devices.
A software error can cause unselected data from prior tests to be merged into a current patient's report, potentially leading to a failure to diagnose life-threatening conditions like high potassium (hyperkalemia) or causing inappropriate treatment for high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) based on incorrect glucose readings.
Software-related corrective action
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