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Rapidpoint® 500 blood gas systems
Official notice
17 Mar 2026
Last checked
17 Mar 2026
An official Health Canada notice concerns Rapidpoint® 500 blood gas systems. 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. Published 2026-03-17.
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Recall number
81738
Official notice
2026-03-17
The hazard
The hazard
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.
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