epoc BGEM BUN Test Card
Siemens is recalling epoc BGEM BUN Test Cards due to the risk of inaccurate pH and carbon dioxide results that may lead to incorrect treatment.
Healthcare facilities should discontinue use of the affected test cards and contact Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics for further instructions regarding replacement or return.
Why it was recalled
Use of the affected product can result in discrepant low pH and measured Total Carbon Dioxide (mTCO2) results and corresponding calculated values in arterial, venous, and capillary patient samples. An erroneously low pH or mTCO2 reading can lead to inappropriate treatment of nonexistent acidosis (respiratory of metabolic) or missed diagnosis of alkalosis (a true high pH: respiratory or metabolic alkalosis), potentially causing harm through unnecessary interventions with the former or failure to deliver appropriate treatment with the latter.
How to identify it
UPC 10736515 00809708121860
epoc BGEM BUN Test Card (25 pk) for the epoc Blood Analysis System;
Where it was sold
Distributed in US.
Official source
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · last updated 2026-06-05 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification