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Software version 5.3 in: RAPIDPoint 500e Blood Gas System (USA) Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc Due to Siemens Healthineers has identified an issue with the...

Date: May 17, 2024
Company: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Status: Ongoing
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

Software version 5.3 in: RAPIDPoint 500e Blood Gas System (USA) Siemens Material Number: 11416751 RAPIDPoint 500e Blood Gas System (China) 11416752; RAPIDPoint 500e Blood Gas System (Japan) 11416754; RAPIDPoint 500e Blood Gas System (ROW) 11416755 ;

Quantity: 9 units US

Why Was This Recalled?

Siemens Healthineers has identified an issue with the RAPIDPoint500e system software version 5.3. This issue affects how the sample source is identified at the LIS when using the capillary mode. With this software version, samples run in the capillary mode are incorrectly labeled as arterial when displayed on the LIS, leading to the potential for results to be flagged according to an established arterial range. Capillary sample results are correctly identified as capillary on both the RAPIDPoint 500e system display and the instrument printouts. The issue only affects the new software version 5.3 and only capillary sample mode is impacted. The inability to distinguish specimen sources for blood gas may lead to incorrect diagnoses and management decisions.

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