GEM Premier 5000 Recall Due to Barcode Reader Issue
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Instrumentation Laboratory is recalling GEM Premier 5000 systems due to a potential barcode reader issue that may assign patient results to an incorrect ID.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 13, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
The recall was initiated due to the potential for Bar Code Reader (BCR) wands, used with the GEM Premier 5000 and GEM Premier 7000 systems, to assign patient results to an incorrect patient ID.
Which Products Are Affected
GEM Premier 5000 (Brand Name: GEM Premier 5000, Product Name: GEM Premier 5000, Model/Catalog Number: 00024019255, Part number: 00024019255, UDI: 08426950870227). Three units are affected with serial numbers 25100466, 24097933, and 23064897. Affected accessory is Bar Code Reader (BCR) Wand (Part No. 00024015859, UDI No. 08426950869634) that received a configuration update on or after 8 April 2026. Distribution is US Nationwide. Quantity: 3.
What You Should Do
No specific consumer actions are detailed in the recall notice.
Why This Matters
The issue involves a Class II recall for a portable blood analyzer system distributed nationwide.
Source
FDA recall number Z-2826-2026, event ID 99115.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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