FDA Device

ABL80 FLEX (with FLEX software) and ABL80 FLEX CO-OX (with CO-OX software) - pH Blood Gas and Electrolytes Analyzer System. Intended Use The ABL80 FLEX (with FLEX software) and ABL80 FLEX CO-OX (with CO-OX software) are portable, automated analyzers that measure pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose and oximetry (ABL80 FLEX CO-OX only) in whole blood. The ABL80 FLEX (with FLEX software) and ABL80 FLEX CO-OX (with CO-OX software) analyzer systems are intended for use by trained technologists, n

Hazard

The firm recalled because the glucose measurements from a patient sample that the customer felt was too low and did not reflect the patient's clinical condition.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Radiometer sent a Field Safety Notice letter dated June 06, 2012 via email to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Also included is a Note to Users to be placed at the front of customers existing Operator's Manual. Customers were instructed to provide confirmation to Radiometer that all customers have received the letter and the Note to Users. For questions contact your Radiometer representative.

Products

ABL80 FLEX (with FLEX software) and ABL80 FLEX CO-OX (with CO-OX software) - pH Blood Gas and Electrolytes Analyzer System. Intended Use The ABL80 FLEX (with FLEX software) and ABL80 FLEX CO-OX (with
Brand
Sendx Medical Inc
UPC
Model Numbers: 393-839 (with 933-082 software) and 393-841 (with 933-132 software) All Serial Numbers

Units Affected

ABL80 FLEX is 1680, ABL80 CO-OX is 1759