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ABL80 FLEX (with FLEX software) and ABL80 FLEX CO-OX (with CO-OX software) - pH Blood Gas and Electrolytes Analyzer Syst

FDA device recall Z-2304-2012 · posted 2012-08-30 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Sendx Medical Inc
Reason for recall
The firm recalled because the glucose measurements from a patient sample that the customer felt was too low and did not reflect the patient's clinical condition.
Action taken
Radiometer sent a Field Safety Notice letter dated June 06, 2012 via email to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Also included is a Note to Users to be placed at the front of customers existing Operator's Manual. Customers were instructed to provide confirmation to Radiometer that all customers have received the letter and the Note to Users. For questions contact your Radiometer representative.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
CHL
Quantity affected
ABL80 FLEX is 1680, ABL80 CO-OX is 1759
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including the state of OH.
Date initiated
2012-06-06
Date posted
2012-08-30
Date terminated
2012-09-04
Location
Carlsbad, CA

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
ABL 80 CO-OX SYSTEM (K080370)Sendx Medical, Inc.2008-07-31
ABL80 FLEX ANALYZER (K051804)Sendx Medical, Inc.2005-11-01