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Pump waste tube for blood gas analysis kit. One yellowish/white rubber tube per plastic bag. Used on ABL800 Flex Series

FDA device recall Z-0038-2008 · posted 2007-10-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Radiometer America Inc
Reason for recall
Tube may break. The firm discovered that the yellowish/white tubes used in their blood gas analyzers (ABL800 Flex Series) were manufactured incorrectly. These tubes have the potential to break off at the black plastic connectors. The breakage may occur during the installation of the tubes or after a short time in use.
Action taken
By telephone call or service representative visit beginning July 18, 2007, Consumers/End Users are asked to locate the analyzers and yearly service kits concerned and replace all pump tubes with new ones.
Root cause
Process design
Status
Terminated
Product code
CHL
Quantity affected
289 pieces
Distribution
Product was distributed throughout the United States and Canada.
Date initiated
2007-06-22
Date posted
2007-10-11
Date terminated
2012-04-25
Location
Westlake, OH

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