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Instrumentation Laboratory GEM Premier 5000 PAK cartridges recalled for detection errors

Some GEM PAK cartridges for the GEM Premier 5000 blood analyzer may fail to detect process control solution during warm-up, causing the cartridge to eject unexpectedly. This can delay test results and require staff to insert a new cartridge. Most cartridges continue to work normally, but consecutive failures may disrupt lab operations.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Instrumentation Laboratory recalls

What to do

  1. Check if your GEM PAK cartridges match one of the affected lot numbers (251111O through 260102F, Part No. 00055415004)
  2. If affected, monitor for repeated cartridge ejections during warm-up
  3. Contact Instrumentation Laboratory for guidance on replacement or corrective action
  4. Plan for potential delays in test turnaround time during the transition
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

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Product
GEM Premier 5000 PAK; Part No. 00055415004.
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (0 months and older)

This recall covers 20 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
352 units
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
180 Hartwell Rd, N/A, Bedford, MA, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-1532-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
GEM Premier 5000 PAK; Part No. 00055415004. Confirmed customer complaints indicating that GEM PAKs (cartridges) for the GEM Premier 5000 may experience an increased incidence of Process Control Solution Not Detected (PCSND) errors during warm-up, including consecutive occurrences, resulting in GEM PAK ejection and requiring insertion of a new GEM PAK. iQM2 is an active quality process control program designed to provide continuous monitoring of the entire testing process. Thus, if a GEM PAK completes AutoPAK Validation following warm-up, it may remain in use. Consecutive GEM PAK ejections during warm-up may prolong turnaround times, potentially delaying results. In such cases, patient management may require reassessment once results are available. While many GEM PAKs continue to perform as intended, consecutive ejections may increase the likelihood of operational disruption, highlighting the importance of advance planning where feasible to help minimize impact. Part number: 00055415004; UDI: 08426950807650; Lots No.: 251111O, 251112P, 251113U, 251117AD, 251118D, 251119D, 251120X, 251124Z, 251125S, 251201AI, 251202Q, 251203Q, 251208AA, 251209T, 251212O, 251216K, 251217I, 251217J, 251219R, 251222U, 251223E, 251229AG, 251229X, 251230P, 260102F. Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Belarus, Switzerland, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Georgia, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Croatia, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, India, Italy, Jordan, Japan, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Macau, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, San Marino, South Africa, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay, Uzbekistan & Vietnam. Affected quantity: 352 units
Hazard
Confirmed customer complaints indicating that GEM PAKs (cartridges) for the GEM Premier 5000 may experience an increased incidence of Process Control Solution Not Detected (PCSND) errors during warm-up, including consecutive occurrences, resulting in GEM PAK ejection and requiring insertion of a new GEM PAK. iQM2 is an active quality process control program designed to provide continuous monitoring of the entire testing process. Thus, if a GEM PAK completes AutoPAK Validation following warm-up, it may remain in use. Consecutive GEM PAK ejections during warm-up may prolong turnaround times, potentially delaying results. In such cases, patient management may require reassessment once results are available. While many GEM PAKs continue to perform as intended, consecutive ejections may increase the likelihood of operational disruption, highlighting the importance of advance planning where feasible to help minimize impact.

20 products in this recall

Instrumentation Laboratory GEM Premier 5000 PAKs recalled for test errors

Instrumentation Laboratory is recalling 20 GEM PAK cartridges for the GEM Premier 5000 system. Customers reported that the cartridges may show 'Process Control Solution Not Detected' (PCSND) errors during warm-up, sometimes repeatedly, which ejects the cartridge and requires inserting a new one. No injuries have been reported.

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