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Instrumentation Laboratory GEM Premier 3500 Blood Gas Analyzer PN 00026000000 The GEM Premier 3500 blood gas analyzer is

FDA device recall Z-2673-2011 · posted 2011-06-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Instrumentation Laboratory Co.
Reason for recall
Software upgrade: misuse of the barcode gun by repeatedly clicking can cause the instrument to attach test results to an incorrect patient ID.
Action taken
Instrumentation Laboratories sent a "FIELD SAFETY NOTIFICATION" letter dated April 2011 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. Included with the letter was an upgrade package containing Software V7.2.2 disk along with installation instructions. Also included with the upgrade kit was a Upgrade Tracking Form to be completed and returned via fax at 781-861-4207 or via e-mail at ra-usa@ilww.com. Customers with questions were directed to contact their local representative.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
CHL
Quantity affected
840 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-- USA (nationwide) and the countries of AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, CANADA, CHINA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, EGYPT, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE , INDONESIA, ISRAEL, ITALY,
Date initiated
2011-05-11
Date posted
2011-06-27
Date terminated
2013-03-15
Location
Bedford, MA

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