Public recall detail

RAPIDPoint® 500 Blood Gas Systems

2026-03-17

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Chemistry Performance
Quick summary

Quick summary: RAPIDPoint® 500 Blood Gas Systems. Reason: Performance. Category: Chemistry. Date: 2026-03-17.

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Recall details

Quick summary: RAPIDPoint® 500 Blood Gas Systems. Reason: Performance. Category: Chemistry. Date: 2026-03-17.

Official details

Affected product details

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BrandSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
ProductRapidpoint 500 System - Lactate
IssueMedical devices - Performance
Recall classType II
IdentificationRA-81738

Affected products

ProductRapidpoint 500 System - Lactate
LotMore than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model10844813
Serial numberMore than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
DescriptionRapidpoint 500 System - Lactate
ProductRapidpoint 500 System - Lactate
LotMore than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model10491447
Serial numberMore than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
DescriptionRapidpoint 500 System - Lactate
ProductRapidpoint 500 System - Lactate
LotMore than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model10491448
Serial numberMore than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
DescriptionRapidpoint 500 System - Lactate

Issue

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 you should do

  • Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
Additional official information
AudienceGeneral public Healthcare Industry
CategoryHealth products - Medical devices - Chemistry
CompaniesSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. 511 Benedict Ave, Tarrytown, New York, United States, 10591
Recall date2026-03-05
Published byHealth Canada
Recall classType II
Alert / recall typeHealth product recall
Identification numberRA-81738
Background{}
CompaniesSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. 511 Benedict Ave, Tarrytown, New York, United States, 10591
AudiencesGeneral public Healthcare Industry
Source updated2026-03-17

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