Z-1046-2015 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Radiometer America Inc — Westlake, OH

FDA device recall Z-1046-2015 was initiated by Radiometer America Inc on December 8, 2014 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: The ABL90 analyzer does not always use the most recent calibration data to calculate patient results. This can in some cases lead to a biased patient result. The recall status is terminated (terminated September 23, 2015). Affected quantity: 5002 units.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
February 11, 2015
Initiation Date
December 8, 2014
Termination Date
September 23, 2015
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
5002 units

Product Description

ABL90 FLEX analyzer; Model number 393-090. A portable, automated analyzer that measures pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose, lactate, bilirubin and oximetry in whole blood.

Reason for Recall

The ABL90 analyzer does not always use the most recent calibration data to calculate patient results. This can in some cases lead to a biased patient result.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution -USA including CT, MN, FL, CA, PA, NY, KY, MA, WA, MI, TX, NC, IL, OH, SC, OK, NJ, MD, VA, UT, AL, NM, GA, LA, OR, IN, WI, AZ, ND, CO, MO, WV, ID, TN, VT, NE, IA, NH, MS, ME, AR and Internationally to Canada, Australia, Austria , China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovenia, United Arab Emirates, Bolivia, Brazil, Indonesia, Israel, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia and Montenegro, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Vietnam, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, and United Kingdom.

Code Information

Model number 393-090 (instrument). The affected analyzers are serial numbers 393-090R0027N001 to present.