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ABL800 FLEX Model Numbers 393-800 and 393-801 The ABL800 FLEX Recalled by Radiometer Medical ApS Due to Issue with analyzer when the pH of the...

Date: May 31, 2024
Company: Radiometer Medical ApS
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Radiometer Medical ApS directly.

Affected Products

ABL800 FLEX Model Numbers 393-800 and 393-801 The ABL800 FLEX analyzers are intended for: " In Vitro testing of samples of whole blood for the parameters pH, pO2, pCO2, cK+, cNa+, cCa2+, cCl , cGlu, cLac, cCrea, ctBil, and co-oximetry parameters (ctHb, sO2, and the hemoglobin fractions FO2Hb, FCOHb, FMetHb, FHHb and FHbF) " In vitro testing of samples of expired air for the parameters pO2 and pCO2 " In vitro testing of pleura samples for the pH parameter.

Quantity: 27,127 analyzers

Why Was This Recalled?

Issue with analyzer when the pH of the calibration solution decreases during the in-use period potentially because of bacterial growth in the calibration solution bottles. This may result in a probability of reporting biased out-of-specification pH results on blood samples.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Radiometer Medical ApS

Radiometer Medical ApS has 25 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report