epoc BGEM BUN Test Card
Siemens is recalling epoc BGEM BUN Test Cards due to inaccurate pH and mTCO2 results that could lead to improper patient treatment.
Healthcare providers should discontinue use of the affected test cards and contact Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics for further instructions regarding replacement or return.
Recall at a glance
- Quantity recalled
- 71725 (38025 US, 33700 OUS)
Why it was recalled
Siemens is recalling the epoc BGEM BUN Test Card used with the epoc Blood Analysis System due to a risk of discrepant low pH and measured Total Carbon Dioxide (mTCO2) results. These inaccurate readings may lead to the inappropriate treatment of nonexistent acidosis or the failure to diagnose alkalosis, potentially causing patient harm. This recall was distributed nationwide.
Is mine affected?
Check the model, lot, or serial number on the device or its packaging. Yours is affected if it matches one below.
epoc BGEM BUN Test Card (25 pk) for the epoc Blood Analysis System; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10736515;
- UDI-DI
- 10736515, 00809708121860
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Firm initiated recall
- Publicly announced
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Official source
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-06-11 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification