Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

RAPIDPoint 500 Blood Gas Analyzer Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc Due to When both ports (Serial and Ethernet) are configured...

Date: July 28, 2015
Company: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc directly.

Affected Products

RAPIDPoint 500 Blood Gas Analyzer, Siemens Material Numbers (SMN):10492730, 10696855, 10696857, 10697306 This system tests blood gases, electrolytes, metabolites, total hemoglobin, and hemoglobin derivatives in arterial, venous, and capillary whole blood samples.

Quantity: 5241 units

Why Was This Recalled?

When both ports (Serial and Ethernet) are configured to transmit data, the data stream from one port could potentially affect the data stream from the other port causing the data management system to include either: duplicate data, missing data, or data from a different patient.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report