ABL700 Series analyzer - Human Blood Analyzer (Laboratory Device).
This recall has been terminated (originally issued January 18, 2008).
- Company
- Radiometer America Inc
- Recall Initiated
- January 18, 2008
- Terminated
- February 24, 2012
- Recall Number
- Z-1653-2008
- Quantity
- 2481 Units
- Firm Location
- Westlake, OH
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
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.
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 / Code Info
ABL700 Series (902-441)
Root Cause
Software design
Action Taken
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.