ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2432-2020 ยท CHL Electrode Measurement, Blood-Gases (Pco2, Po2) And Blood Ph

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

RP500e Handheld Barcode Scanner, Zebra Model: DS4308 - HC0062BZZWW, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 11416778

DateMay 27, 2020
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe scanner is not confirming the integrity of read barcode data using the check-digit when reading Code 39 barcodes.
Root causeSoftware design
ActionOn May 27, 2020, the firm notified customers via Urgent Field Safety Notice letters. Product was distributed to foreign customers only. Customers were instructed to complete and return the included customer response form. Customers whose systems are not configured to use code 39 with check-digit need take no further action. However, for customers whose systems are configured to use code 39 with check-digit, the customer notice provided two workaround options: 1) Use the integrated on-board barcode scanner, or 2) Re-configure the handheld barcode scanner following the instructions in the let
Quantity436
DistributionForeign distribution only.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K192240RAPIDPoint 500e Blood Gas System
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Mar 27, 2020