FDA recall Z-0010-2019

Radiometer America Inc · Class II · device

Product

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

Distribution

US Distribution and Internationally to Canada.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2018-05-25
Report date
2018-10-10
Termination date
2020-11-06
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Brea, CA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0010-2019