medical MODERATE Updated 2026-08-05

Instrumentation Laboratory recalls Brand Name: GEM Premier 5000 Product Name: GEM Premier 5000

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Recalled Product

Brand Name: GEM Premier 5000 Product Name: GEM Premier 5000 Model/Catalog Number: 00024019255 portable blood analyzer system

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Hazard / Issue

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.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: GEM Premier 5000: Part number: 00024019255 UDI: 08426950870227 Units distributed in Hong Kong: GEM Premier 5000 Serial Nos.: 20106073, 20106039, 19052933, 20116415, 20064792, 22062065, 22062067, 19103490, 22092716, 22102881, 18112339, 19012518, 20126582, 20075256, 20064794, 20106036, 24016057, 21088758, 21088759, 18061910, 24016081, 24016108, 24108036, 24108044, 24067370, 24067371 and 24077468. Affected Accessory: Bar Code Reader (BCR) Wand that received a configuration update on or after 8 April 2026. Part No. 00024015859; UDI No. 08426950869634

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss this recall.
  2. 2Stop using the device if it is safe to do so, and contact your provider.
  3. 3Follow the manufacturer's remedy instructions provided in the recall notice.
  4. 4Report device problems to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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