Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Instrumentation Laboratory GEM Premier 7000 with iQM3 Part Numbers: 00077407508 recall: The active ingredient concentration in the lysing bag solution of specific

Recall published 2 months ago

The active ingredient concentration in the lysing bag solution of specific GEM Premier 7000 with iQM3 PAK lots did not meet established manufacturing specifications. The malfunction could result in delayed recognition and management of Co-Oximetry and total bilirubin abnormalities and their sequelae.

The hazard: Device malfunction

A malfunction was identified in this device. What matters most is whether your particular unit falls inside the affected model, lot or serial range.

What the notice says: The active ingredient concentration in the lysing bag solution of specific GEM Premier 7000 with iQM3 PAK lots did not meet established manufacturing specifications. The malfunction could result in delayed recognition and management of Co-Oximetry and total bilirubin abnormalities and their sequelae.

Why it matters: The device may not perform as intended — a mechanical failure, a software defect, an inaccurate reading, or an alarm that does not sound. For a device someone depends on, the consequence of the failure is usually worse than the failure itself.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

If the device supports a vital function, do not disable or remove it on your own judgement. Contact the clinician who prescribed or fitted it, and use the back-up arrangement they gave you. Go to an emergency department if the symptoms the device is meant to manage are getting worse, or if an implanted device gives an unexpected alarm or shock.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2899-2026
Published
August 12, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Instrumentation Laboratory
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
32 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Part No.00077407508 UDI-DI 00195226000764 Lot 260504E; Part No. 00077407510 UDI-DI 00195226000665 Lot 260505B; Part No. 00077415004 UDI-DI 00195226000856 Lot 260505A; Part No. 00077415008 UDI-DI 00195226000757 Lot No.260505A; Part No. 00077415010 UDI-DI 00195226000658 Lot 260505C; Part No. 00077430010 UDI-DI 00195226000641 Lot 260505B
UPC codes
00195226000764, 00195226000665, 00195226000856, 00195226000757, 00195226000658, 00195226000641

Products covered by this recall

GEM Premier 7000 with iQM3 Part Numbers: 00077407508 00077407510 00077415004 00077415008 00077415010 00077430010 Product Description: The GEM Premier 7000 with iQM3 is a portable critical care system for use by health care professionals to rapidly analyze lithium heparinized whole blood samples at the point of health care delivery in a clinical setting and in a central laboratory.

Check your product

The notice names 11 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 00195226000764
  • 00195226000665
  • 00195226000856
  • 00195226000757
  • 00195226000658
  • 00195226000641

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 260504E
  • 260505B
  • 260505A
  • 260505C
  • 260505B — 32 units

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Malfunction

Instrumentation Laboratory — A malfunction was identified in this device. What matters most is whether your particular unit falls inside the affected model, lot or serial range.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Check whether the remedy is a software update, and if so confirm afterwards in the device menu that the version actually changed.
  3. If you are a clinic or facility, quarantine affected stock and record the correction in your recall log.
  4. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch — that database is where this recall came from.

Who pays for a device recall

The manufacturer funds the remedy. The practical question is usually which link in the chain executes it.

  • If a clinic fitted or supplied the device, start there — they hold the serial-number records the manufacturer needs.
  • Ask for written confirmation that the remedy was applied to your serial number. That is what an insurer or a future clinician will want to see.
  • If you bought it yourself online or from a pharmacy, go to the manufacturer’s recall page rather than the retailer; device claims are handled centrally.
  • Where the remedy is a software update, there is nothing to claim, but do confirm the version changed afterwards.

Company contact: Instrumentation Laboratory — 180 Hartwell Rd, Bedford, MA, 01730-2443

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Instrumentation Laboratory medical devices recalled?

The active ingredient concentration in the lysing bag solution of specific GEM Premier 7000 with iQM3 PAK lots did not meet established manufacturing specifications. The malfunction could result in delayed recognition and management of Co-Oximetry and total bilirubin abnormalities and their sequelae. The active ingredient concentration in the lysing bag solution of specific GEM Premier 7000 with iQM3 PAK lots did not meet established manufacturing specifications. The malfunction could result in delayed recognition and management of Co-Oximetry and total bilirubin abnormalities and their…

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 00195226000764, 00195226000665, 00195226000856; lot code 260504E, 260505B, 260505A. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

If a clinic fitted or supplied the device, start there — they hold the serial-number records the manufacturer needs.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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