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Radiometer America Inc: ABL800 FLEX Series Analyzer - Human Blood Analyzer (Laboratory Device)

Recall number
Z-1654-2008
Recalling firm
Radiometer America Inc
Product
ABL800 FLEX Series Analyzer - Human Blood Analyzer (Laboratory Device)
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2008-01-18
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2012-02-24
Reason
Reported calibration errors are not displayed on the analyzers parameter bar screen or on the patient results when the calibration number is between 32768 - 65535 and 98303 - 131070. This may cause the operator to perform measurements and obtain questionable results.
Root cause
Software design
Action
On February 28, 2008, a Field Action Notes Letter was issued advising them about a Mandatory Software Update. Customers were notified of the problem by fax and letter (Fed Ex). The Recall Letter instructed the user to disable the parameter bar feature and only rely on the traffic light system indicator which properly indicates system errors. The letter includes instructions to temporarily fix the problem and notice of a update of the software module that updates the parameter bar. If you have any questions contact Vincent Sigmund at (440)-871-8900 ext. 209.
Quantity
2481
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA and Canada - Products were sold in all fifty (50) US States. including twenty-nine 29 government accounts and 138 Canadian accounts.
Lot, serial or model codes
ABL800 Flex (902-754)
510(k) numbers
["K041874"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
CHL
Firm FEI
1523456
Firm city
Westlake
Firm state
OH
Firm country
not on file

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device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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Size
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Published
2026-09-28
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