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ABL90 FLEX Blood Analyzer Part Number: 393-090. Intended for use by trained technologists, nurses, physicians and therap

FDA device recall Z-1011-2011 · posted 2011-02-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Radiometer America Inc
Reason for recall
Due to a software error, a patient mix up can occur on the ABL90. If a sample is pre-registered and the sample "fails" the next result will inherit the patient data from the previous result.
Action taken
On 11/16/10 the firm sent Medical Device Field Correction letters to their customers. The letter states that all systems will be upgraded and until each system is upgraded, they instructed their customer to "always query for patient ID prior to introducing the sample." They also instruct each customer to complete the "Fax Return Form" acknowledging receipt of the letter. If customers have questions regarding the letter or the upgrade, they should contact Technical Support at 1-800-736-0600 Opt 4.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
CEM
Quantity affected
432 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including states of MI, NJ, & PA and countries Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Netherlands, No
Date initiated
2010-11-01
Date posted
2011-02-02
Date terminated
2012-05-09
Location
Westlake, OH

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