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Device product

ABL90 FLEX analyzers with software versions 3.3MR1 or below. The ABL90 FLEX Analyzer is a portable, automated Analyzer that measures pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose, lactate, bilirubin and oximetry in whole blood. It is intended for use in a laboratory environment, near patient or point-of-care setting.

Z-0010-2019

May 25, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Radiometer America Inc
Event
Event 80718
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
12,102
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0010-2019

Official wording

Reason: The ABL90 FLEX can aspirate Cal 2 solution instead of rinse solution, when the following take place: ¿ The analyzer is in ready mode ¿ Operator lifts the inlet and then closes it again, thereby initiating a rinse ¿ Immediately after lifts the inlet and quickly closes it again

Code information: ABL90 FLEX analyzers with software versions 3.3MR1 or below.

Distribution pattern: US Distribution and Internationally to Canada.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The ABL90 FLEX can aspirate Cal 2 solution instead of rinse solution, when the following take place: ¿ The analyzer is in ready mode ¿ Operator lifts the inlet and then closes it again, thereby initiating a rinse ¿ Immediately after lifts the inlet and quickly closes it again