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Radiometer America Inc: ABL90 FLEX Analyzer Radiometer Medical ApS, kandevej 21 Brnshj, Denmark A portable, automated analyzer that measures pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose, lactate, bilirubin and oximetry in whole blood.

Recall number
Z-0816-2014
Recalling firm
Radiometer America Inc
Product
ABL90 FLEX Analyzer Radiometer Medical ApS, kandevej 21 Brnshj, Denmark A portable, automated analyzer that measures pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose, lactate, bilirubin and oximetry in whole blood.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2013-10-15
Posted
2014-01-23
Terminated
2014-06-19
Reason
RADIOMETER become aware that if the ABL90 FLEX is tilted, this may potentially cause a negative bias on sodium (Na+) results.
Root cause
Other
Action
Radiometer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated November 5, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to check all of their ABL90 FLEX analyzers and ensure that the analyzer is placed on a horizontal platform/table. If the analyzer is placed on a roll stand, please ensure that the support plate is aligned horizontally and locked in this position. Customers were asked to complete and fax the accompanying acknowledgment form in order to confirm their receipt of this field safety notice. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Radiometer America Technical Support at 1-800-736-0600, option 4. For questions regarding this recall call 440-871-8900.
Quantity
Total 3414 (US 524, CA 31, ROW 2859)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WV and Internationally to Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey & United Kingdom.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot R0375N009, Model #393-090, S/N 393-090R0027N001 - 393-090R0379N010
510(k) numbers
["K092686"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JGS
Firm FEI
1523456
Firm city
Westlake
Firm state
OH
Firm country
not on file

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