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FDA Devices recall · Reported October 6, 2021

AtomLab 500Plus Dose CalibratorSoftware 2.0.00 through Revision 2.0.08, inclusive Model: 086-332

When deleting a previously entered custom isotope, the software deletes the isotope, but not the associated dial setting. Possible other stored custom isotopes may then have incor…

Recall #
Z-2581-2021
Affected scope
429 units
Initiated
August 16, 2021
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Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. recalled AtomLab 500Plus Dose CalibratorSoftware 2.0.00 through Revision 2.0.08, inclusive Model: … - a moderate-severity action.

AtomLab 500Plus Dose CalibratorSoftware 2.0.00 through Revision 2.0.08, inclusive Model: … was recalled by Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. in October 6, 2021. Reason: When deleting a previously entered custom isotope, the software deletes the isotope, but not the associated d…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2581-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-When deleting a previously entered custom isotope, the software deletes the isotope, but not the associated d….

Moderate
severity level
429 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
October 6, 2021
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2581-2021 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.

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

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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.

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Product description

AtomLab 500Plus Dose CalibratorSoftware 2.0.00 through Revision 2.0.08, inclusive Model: 086-332

Reason for recall

When deleting a previously entered custom isotope, the software deletes the isotope, but not the associated dial setting. Possible other stored custom isotopes may then have incorrect dial settings and may lead to an incorrect dose measurement and/or misadministration

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-2581-2021
Date reported October 6, 2021
Date initiated August 16, 2021
Recalling firm Biodex Medical Systems, Inc.
Firm location Shirley, NY
Affected scope 429 units
Distribution Nationwide Foreign: Austria Autralia Brazil CANADA Chile Colombia Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt France Hong Kong HUNGARY Iceland India Iraq Ireland ISRAEL Isreal Italy Japan JORDAN Kuwait Lebanon Li…

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

Scale of Impact

429 units 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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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
AtomLab 500Plus Dose CalibratorSoftware 2.0.00 through Revision 2.0.08, inclusive Model: 086-332. Recalled by Biodex Medical Systems, Inc.. Units affected: 429 units.
Why was this product recalled?
When deleting a previously entered custom isotope, the software deletes the isotope, but not the associated dial setting. Possible other stored custom isotopes may then have incorrect dial settings and may lead to an incorrect dose measurement and/or misadministration
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 6, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2581-2021.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide Foreign: Austria Autralia Brazil CANADA Chile Colombia Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt France Hong Kong HUNGARY Iceland India Iraq Ireland ISRAEL Isreal Italy Japan JORDAN Kuwait Lebanon Libya Malaysia MALTA Mexico Morocco Netherlands New Zealand Oman Pakistan Palestine Panama Peru Philippines Poland Portugal PR Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Singapore South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Taiwan UAE United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Venezuela.
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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