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FDA Devices recall · Reported February 5, 2020

AQURE basic sytem, FLEXLINK, REF 933-599, Version: 2.3.3 (17), CE IVD, Rx Only, UDI: (01)05700699335999 Intended use: The AQURE system is intended to let you manage analytical devices and operator profiles.

The firm has become aware that there is a potential problem relating to the blood gas and immunoassay analyzer Systems that may result in patient mix-up when connected to some thi…

Recall #
Z-0864-2020
Affected scope
947
Initiated
August 8, 2019
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Radiometer Medical ApS recalled AQURE basic sytem, FLEXLINK, REF 933-599, Version: 2.3.3 (17), CE IVD, Rx Only, UDI: (01… - a moderate-severity action.

AQURE basic sytem, FLEXLINK, REF 933-599, Version: 2.3.3 (17), CE IVD, Rx Only, UDI: (01… was recalled by Radiometer Medical ApS in February 5, 2020. Reason: The firm has become aware that there is a potential problem relating to the blood gas and immunoassay analyze…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0864-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Radiometer Medical ApS issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The firm has become aware that there is a potential problem relating to the blood gas and immunoassay analyze….

Moderate
severity level
947 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
February 5, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0864-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Severity1906864652High severity (most serious)Moderate severityLow severity
Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

AQURE basic sytem, FLEXLINK, REF 933-599, Version: 2.3.3 (17), CE IVD, Rx Only, UDI: (01)05700699335999 Intended use: The AQURE system is intended to let you manage analytical devices and operator profiles.

Reason for recall

The firm has become aware that there is a potential problem relating to the blood gas and immunoassay analyzer Systems that may result in patient mix-up when connected to some third-party devices. The error may lead to serious adverse health consequences for the patient caused by patient data mix-up.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0864-2020
Date reported February 5, 2020
Date initiated August 8, 2019
Recalling firm Radiometer Medical ApS
Firm location Bronshoj, N/A
Affected scope 947
Distribution Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WV; and countries of:  Australia, Aus…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

947 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Check the recall number (Z-0864-2020) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
AQURE basic sytem, FLEXLINK, REF 933-599, Version: 2.3.3 (17), CE IVD, Rx Only, UDI: (01)05700699335999 Intended use: The AQURE system is intended to let you manage analytical devices and operator profiles.. Recalled by Radiometer Medical ApS. Units affected: 947.
Why was this product recalled?
The firm has become aware that there is a potential problem relating to the blood gas and immunoassay analyzer Systems that may result in patient mix-up when connected to some third-party devices. The error may lead to serious adverse health consequences for the patient caused by patient data mix-up.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 5, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0864-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WV; and countries of:  Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan (Tokyo-not a country but it was listed), Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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