Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. is recalling approximately 71,725 epoc BGEM BUN Test Cards used with the epoc Blood Analysis System. The affected test cards may produce inaccurately low pH and Total Carbon Dioxide (mTCO2) readings in patient blood samples. This defect can lead healthcare providers to treat a patient for a condition they do not have (acidosis) or miss a diagnosis for a condition they do (alkalosis). Check the test card packaging for specific lot numbers distributed nationwide and in multiple countries.
Incorrectly low test results can cause doctors to provide unnecessary treatment for nonexistent respiratory or metabolic acidosis, or fail to treat actual alkalosis, potentially leading to serious patient harm from improper medical intervention.
Lot numbers 01-26030-70 and 02-26028-80 distributed Outside US (OUS) only.
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