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Sendx Medical Inc: ABL80 FLEX (with FLEX software) and ABL80 FLEX CO-OX (with CO-OX software) - pH Blood Gas and Electrolytes Analyzer System. Intended Use The ABL80 FLEX (with FLEX software) and ABL80 FLEX CO-OX (with CO-OX software) are portable, automated analyzers that measure pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose and oximetry (ABL80 FLEX CO-OX only) in whole blood. The ABL80 FLEX (with FLEX software) and ABL80 FLEX CO-OX (with CO-OX software) analyzer systems are intended for use by trained technologists, nurses, physicians and therapists. They are intended for use in a laboratory environment, near patient or point-of-care setting.

Recall number
Z-2304-2012
Recalling firm
Sendx Medical Inc
Product
ABL80 FLEX (with FLEX software) and ABL80 FLEX CO-OX (with CO-OX software) - pH Blood Gas and Electrolytes Analyzer System. Intended Use The ABL80 FLEX (with FLEX software) and ABL80 FLEX CO-OX (with CO-OX software) are portable, automated analyzers that measure pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose and oximetry (ABL80 FLEX CO-OX only) in whole blood. The ABL80 FLEX (with FLEX software) and ABL80 FLEX CO-OX (with CO-OX software) analyzer systems are intended for use by trained technologists, nurses, physicians and therapists. They are intended for use in a laboratory environment, near patient or point-of-care setting.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2012-06-06
Posted
2012-08-30
Terminated
2012-09-04
Reason
The firm recalled because the glucose measurements from a patient sample that the customer felt was too low and did not reflect the patient's clinical condition.
Root cause
Software design
Action
Radiometer sent a Field Safety Notice letter dated June 06, 2012 via email to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Also included is a Note to Users to be placed at the front of customers existing Operator's Manual. Customers were instructed to provide confirmation to Radiometer that all customers have received the letter and the Note to Users. For questions contact your Radiometer representative.
Quantity
ABL80 FLEX is 1680, ABL80 CO-OX is 1759
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including the state of OH.
Lot, serial or model codes
Model Numbers: 393-839 (with 933-082 software) and 393-841 (with 933-132 software) All Serial Numbers
510(k) numbers
["K051804","K080370"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
CHL
Firm FEI
2027541
Firm city
Carlsbad
Firm state
CA
Firm country
not on file

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