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FDA Devices recall · Reported July 13, 2022

ABL800 Flex Analyzer Model Numbers 393-800 and 393-801

There is a potential for sporadic incidents of positive and negative biases for analyzer systems configured with cNa+, cCa+, and cK+.

Recall #
Z-1321-2022
Affected scope
1489 analyzers
Initiated
May 18, 2022
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Radiometer Medical ApS recalled ABL800 Flex Analyzer Model Numbers 393-800 and 393-801 - a moderate-severity action.

ABL800 Flex Analyzer Model Numbers 393-800 and 393-801 was recalled by Radiometer Medical ApS in July 13, 2022. Reason: There is a potential for sporadic incidents of positive and negative biases for analyzer systems configured w…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1321-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Radiometer Medical ApS issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall — There is a potential for sporadic incidents of positive and negative biases for analyzer systems configured w….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
July 13, 2022
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1321-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1321-2022) was formally reported on July 13, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 18, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Radiometer Medical ApS is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bronshoj, N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as 1489 analyzers.

The documented reason for this recall is: There is a potential for sporadic incidents of positive and negative biases for analyzer systems configured with cNa+, cCa+, and cK+. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, T…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

1489 analyzers

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

ABL800 Flex Analyzer Model Numbers 393-800 and 393-801

Reason for recall

There is a potential for sporadic incidents of positive and negative biases for analyzer systems configured with cNa+, cCa+, and cK+.

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 Ongoing
Recall number Z-1321-2022
Date reported July 13, 2022
Date initiated May 18, 2022
Recalling firm Radiometer Medical ApS
Firm location Bronshoj, N/A
Affected scope 1489 analyzers
Distribution Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, W…

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

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ABL800 Flex Analyzer Model Numbers 393-800 and 393-801. Recalled by Radiometer Medical ApS. Units affected: 1489 analyzers.
Why was this product recalled?
There is a potential for sporadic incidents of positive and negative biases for analyzer systems configured with cNa+, cCa+, and cK+.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 13, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1321-2022.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and the countries of Bermuda, Canada, Italy, Norway, Austria, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Iraq, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Moldova, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe, China, Croatia, Denmark, Iceland, Germany, Spain, Portugal, India, Brunei, Japan, United Kingdom, Ireland, Russia, Hungary, Australia, New Zealand, Tokelau, Switzerland, France, Czech Republic, Slovakia, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Poland, Turkey, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Mexico, South Korea, Singapore..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Devices, reported July 13, 2022.

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