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Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. recalls RAPIDLab 1245 Blood Gas Analyzer; 10321844, 10337179, 10491393 Device is point-of-care system for comprehensive lab-
Recalled September 5, 2018 · FDA recall Z-2929-2018 · Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Hazard
Therapeutic levels (1mg/mL and 2mg/mL) of Hydroxocobalamin may interfere with tHb and some of the CO-Ox fractions that are reported on the RAPIDPoint and RAPIDLab Blood Gas systems indicated. This may cause lower than expected values for carboxyhemoglobin (fCOHb) and methemoglobin (fMetHb). A negative interference with fCOHb has the potential to alter the medical assessment of the patient and may withhold necessary follow-up treatment and/or initiate cessation of medication in response to elevated fMetHb levels. · FDA Class II
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Description
Therapeutic levels (1mg/mL and 2mg/mL) of Hydroxocobalamin may interfere with tHb and some of the CO-Ox fractions that are reported on the RAPIDPoint and RAPIDLab Blood Gas systems indicated. This may cause lower than expected values for carboxyhemoglobin (fCOHb) and methemoglobin (fMetHb). A negative interference with fCOHb has the potential to alter the medical assessment of the patient and may withhold necessary follow-up treatment and/or initiate cessation of medication in response to elevated fMetHb levels.
Product
RAPIDLab 1245 Blood Gas Analyzer; 10321844, 10337179, 10491393 Device is point-of-care system for comprehensive lab-quality testing to patient's bedside. Test menu includes blood gas, electrolytes, glucose, lactate, neonatal total bilirubin and full CO-oximetry including total hemoglobin.
Manufacturer(s)
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →