PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ABL800 FLEX, model number/UDI 393-800/0570 In Vitro testing of samples of whole blood for the parameters pH, pO2, pCO2, cK+, cNa+, cCa2+, cCl , cGlu, cLac, cCrea, ctBil, and co-oximetry parameters (ctHb, sO2, and the hemoglobin fractions FO2Hb, FCOHb, FMetHb, FHHb and FHbF) In vitro testing of samples of expired air for the parameters pO2 and pCO2 In vitro testing of pleura samples for the pH parameter.0693938004 and 393-801/05700693938011 - Product Usage:

Reported: April 15, 2020 Initiated: March 10, 2020 #Z-1684-2020

Product Description

ABL800 FLEX, model number/UDI 393-800/0570 In Vitro testing of samples of whole blood for the parameters pH, pO2, pCO2, cK+, cNa+, cCa2+, cCl , cGlu, cLac, cCrea, ctBil, and co-oximetry parameters (ctHb, sO2, and the hemoglobin fractions FO2Hb, FCOHb, FMetHb, FHHb and FHbF) In vitro testing of samples of expired air for the parameters pO2 and pCO2 In vitro testing of pleura samples for the pH parameter.0693938004 and 393-801/05700693938011 - Product Usage:

Reason for Recall

Analyzer's barcode reader misinterprets the contents of barcode label used for entering patient ID or accession number. The issue is related to barcode types not using a check digit. This could result in patient mixup or loss of sample resulting in delayed medical treatment

Details

Recalling Firm
Radiometer Medical ApS
Units Affected
3,656 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AR, AZ, BM, 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 countries of Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Spain, France, Hungary, United Kingdom, Australia, Poland, South Africa, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, Norway, Austria, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Croatia, Russia, Norway.
Location
Bronshoj, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ABL800 FLEX, model number/UDI 393-800/0570 In Vitro testing of samples of whole blood for the parameters pH, pO2, pCO2, cK+, cNa+, cCa2+, cCl , cGlu, cLac, cCrea, ctBil, and co-oximetry parameters (ctHb, sO2, and the hemoglobin fractions FO2Hb, FCOHb, FMetHb, FHHb and FHbF) In vitro testing of samples of expired air for the parameters pO2 and pCO2 In vitro testing of pleura samples for the pH parameter.0693938004 and 393-801/05700693938011 - Product Usage:. Recalled by Radiometer Medical ApS. Units affected: 3,656 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Analyzer's barcode reader misinterprets the contents of barcode label used for entering patient ID or accession number. The issue is related to barcode types not using a check digit. This could result in patient mixup or loss of sample resulting in delayed medical treatment
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 15, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1684-2020.