Health product recall

ABL800 series analyzer with FLEXQ sampler tray (2020-05-06)

Starting date:
May 6, 2020
Posting date:
May 29, 2020
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-73205

Last updated: 2020-05-29

Affected Products

ABL800 series analyzer with FLEXQ sampler tray

Reason

Radiometer Medical ApS has received two complaints from the same customer were the customer reports that they have experienced patient data mix up when using ABL800 with FlexQ. Investigation has shown that a software bug caused the incidents. The mix-up will only occur if the analyzer is setup in a specific manner and a specific sequence of events occurs. Please see attached Health Hazard Evaluation for further information.

Affected products

ABL800 series analyzer with FLEXQ sampler tray

Lot or serial number

Software Version 6.19 & below.

Model or catalog number

Not applicable.

Companies
Manufacturer
Radiometer Medical Aps
Akandevej 21
Bronshoj
2700
DENMARK