Recall Z-2112-2011 ยท CEM Electrode, Ion Specific, Potassium
Radiometer America Inc
ABL90 FLEX Portable Blood Gas Analyzer System, Part Number: 393-090, 510 (k) #K092686. All units equipped with software versions: 2.4.1680.25 and all previous versions are subject to recall. The ABL90 FLEX is a portable, automated analyzer that measures pH, blood Gases, electrolytes, glucose, lactate and oximetry in whole blood. The ABL90 FLEX is intended for use by trained technologists, nur
| Date | Apr 28, 2011 (initiated Jan 12, 2011) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Following the receipt of two (2) reported customer complaints, the firm determined that the current operating software for their ABL 90 Analyzer does not prevent the further use of the sensor cassette when there is the possibility of iron rich plaque build-up in the reference electrode. If the device operator/user ignores the error message and continues to obtain biased measuring results using the |
| Root cause | Software design |
| Action | The firm, Radiometer America, sent two Urgent "Medical Device Field Correction" letters issued on February 4, and on February 24th, 2011. The letters described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to replace the sensor cassette. In order to prevent this situation from occurring, the firm informed the customers in the recall/correction notification that they intend to upgrade all ABL 90 Flex analyzers to a new software version. The new software will perform a check during a normal system FLUSH in order to allow the analyzer to detect the bias and will not |
| Quantity | 32 units were distributed in the U. S. and 533 units were distributed world-wide |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: USA including states of CA, DC, PA, MN, NY, NJ, TX, OH, MO, WI, UT, and MI; and country of Canada. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K092686 | ABL90 FLEX SERIES Radiometer Medical Aps, Aug 6, 2010 |