Medical Device Recall: Z-0010-2019

FDA Recalls dataset · Firm: Radiometer America Inc · Status: Terminated

Recall Action Class: N/A Date Initiated: 2018-05-25 Recall record compiled from public FDA source records.

Recall Parameters & Description

Normalized public record details for FDA recall code Z-0010-2019.

Recall Res Number
Z-0010-2019
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer
FEI Number
3010420736
Recall Status
Terminated
Recall Classification
N/A
Date Initiated
2018-05-25
Date Posted
N/A
Date Terminated
2020-11-06
Product Code
JJE
Event Number
80718
Product Quantity
12,102
Product Description ABL90 FLEX analyzers with software versions 3.3MR1 or below. The ABL90 FLEX Analyzer is a portable, automated Analyzer that measures pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose, lactate, bilirubin and oximetry in whole blood. It is intended for use in a laboratory environment, near patient or point-of-care setting.

Reason for Recall The ABL90 FLEX can aspirate Cal 2 solution instead of rinse solution, when the following take place: The analyzer is in ready mode Operator lifts the inlet and then closes it again, thereby initiating a rinse Immediately after lifts the inlet and quickly closes it again

Action Details The firm, Radiometer America, Inc., notified customers via letter dated 05/25/2015. The letter provided the following: Reason for recall, Affect product description and codes, Risk for the patient, What customers must do, Countermeasure provided by Radiometer, contact information and Response Form. The customers were instructed to do the following: 1. Inform users of the ABL90 FLEX analyzer that the inlet is not to be repeatedly lifted and closed. If this does happen, the easiest way to reset the analyzer flow selector manually is to re-install the solution pack. Follow the procedure described in the IFU for installation of a solution pack. You may re-use the same solution pack. 2. We recommend that you review previous results, where cNa+ and cCl- results are off from the expected results with the values found in table 1. 3. Complete the recall response fax form (last page of this customer advisory letter) and submit to your Radiometer representative via Fax to:714 582 0806. If you have any questions, please contact your Radiometer representative or Quality Assurance/ Regulatory Affairs Manager at 1-800-736-0600 opt.4.

Distribution Pattern US Distribution and Internationally to Canada.

Code Information / Serial Numbers ABL90 FLEX analyzers with software versions 3.3MR1 or below.

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