Radiometer America Inc

Radiometer America Inc: 25 FDA recall reports

Every medical device recall the FDA has published for Radiometer America Inc. The fault, and how the agency graded it.

25Reports
0Class I
0Ongoing
2019-08-28Most recent

What the classes mean

The FDA sorts every recall into one of three classes. The class is the whole story. It is also the part people skip.

ClassWhat the FDA is saying
Class IThere is a reasonable probability that using this will cause serious harm or death.
Class IIIt may cause temporary or reversible harm. Serious harm is unlikely.
Class IIIIt breaks a rule but is unlikely to hurt anyone. Often a labelling fault.

Class II is the bulk of every list here. That matters. A long list of Class II says something different from one Class I.

By class

ClassReports
Class II24
Class III1

By year reported

YearReports
20123
20133
20145
20153
20163
20174
20181
20193
Checking whether it affects you

The lot or code number is what matters. Not the product name. A recall covers specific lots. Yours may not be one of them.

Check the code on your package against the report. The FDA keeps the current list at fda.gov/safety/recalls.

The reports

The text below is quoted from the FDA record word for word.

ABL90 FLEX Analyzer REF 393090 UDI:05700693930909

Z-2320-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2019-08-28  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Software Security; The action is being initiated because of software security vulnerabilities with the firm's analyzer operating system, which may cause the device to shutdown or reboot resulting in delayed medical treatment.
Product
ABL90 FLEX Analyzer REF 393090 UDI:05700693930909
Where it went
US: AB, AL, AR, BC, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV OUS: Canada, Netherland, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Spain, France, Hugary, , indiat Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom, Australia, Poland, South Africa, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, Norway, Austria, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Brazil, and Mexico
How much
13,042 units

Product: ABL800 FLEX with Crea. The ABL800 with Crea is available in the following configurations: ABL817, ABL

Z-0801-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2019-02-13  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
From three incidents in Denmark and Sweden, comparison studies on patient blood samples carried out for quality assurance demonstrated that creatinine measurements as determined on analyzers could be underestimated with up to 28% as compared with measurements from COBAS. The underestimated creatinine occurs specifically, when measurements on Autocheck 6+ level 1 (also known as S7835 Autocheck module and abbreviated AC6+L1) are less than or equal to 230 micro-meter of a specified insert interval for AC6+L1 with insert limits 210 290 micro-meter. Ultimately, a lower read-out on patient samples is observed Customers are concerned about underestimation of creatinine results in patients, which are to undergo radiocontrast x-ray investigations. If these patients are not healthy, the exposure of radiocontrast agents may induce kidney insufficiency (contrast-induced nephropathy). Hazardous situation: Underestimation of the concentration of creatinine.
Product
Product: ABL800 FLEX with Crea. The ABL800 with Crea is available in the following configurations: ABL817, ABL827 and ABL837. ABL800 Series Ref. 393-803, 393-804, 393-805, 393-806, 393-820, 393-821, 393-825, 393-826, 393-835, 393-836, 393-844, 393-845.
Where it went
US: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WV OUS: Canada, Croatia, Finland and Russia
How much
1619

ABL800 analyzer, model numbers 393-800 and 393-801.

Z-0682-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2019-01-02  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The analyzer software may cause a mis-match of patient demographics and test results when a certain sequence of events occur.
Product
ABL800 analyzer, model numbers 393-800 and 393-801.
Where it went
Distribution was nationwide. There was also military/government distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada.
How much
2,131 analyzers

ABL90 FLEX analyzers with software versions 3.3MR1 or below. The ABL90 FLEX Analyzer is a portable, automated

Z-0010-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-10-10  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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
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.
Where it went
US Distribution and Internationally to Canada.
How much
12,102

ABL800 analyzer with FLEXQ module. Device intended for in vitro testing of samples of whole blood for the p

Z-0231-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-12-20  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Due to misinterpretation of the barcode by the scanner, when the registration receipt barcode is scanned by the analyzer , a result from a different patient will be printed or displayed on the analyzer.
Product
ABL800 analyzer with FLEXQ module. Device intended for in vitro testing of samples of whole blood for the parameters 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. It is also used for in vitro testing of pleura samples for the pH parameter
Where it went
USA (nationwide) to: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY. Distributed internationally to Canada.
How much
1,749 analyzers

AutoCheck5+, Level 2, specifically designed for Radiometer Americas blood gas analyzers The QUALICHECK+ qual

Z-3237-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-10-11  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Radiometer has recently become aware that a few of the AUTOCHECK 5+ level 2 ampoules, will give incorrect results for pCO2 and pO2. A defective QC ampoule will for: " pCO2 give a result close to or just outside of the low end of the control range. (4.92  5.85 kPa or 36.9  46.9 mmHg) " pO2 give a considerable higher result than the expected assigned value of 13.9 -14.3 kPa (104-107 mmHg)
Product
AutoCheck5+, Level 2, specifically designed for Radiometer Americas blood gas analyzers The QUALICHECK+ quality control (QC) ampoules are specifically designed for Radiometer America s blood gas analyzers
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Internationally to Canada, Netherlands, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Spain France, Hungary, India, Denmark, Tokyo, South Korea, United Kingdom, Australia, Poland, South Africa, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, Norway, Austria, Italy, Sweden, and Finland.
How much
1669 Boxes

ABL90 Flex Model #: 393-090 Portable, automated analyzer that measures pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glu

Z-1462-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-03-22  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Reports that the sample type "cord blood" has been changed into the two sample types "cord blood arterial" and "cord blood venous.
Product
ABL90 Flex Model #: 393-090 Portable, automated analyzer that measures pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose, lactate, bilirubin, and oximetry in whole blood.
Where it went
U.S. distribution to the following; nationwide. Foreign distribution to the following; Netherlands, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Spain, France, Hungary, India, Japan, Poland, South Africa, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, Norway, Austria, Italy, Sweden, Finland.
How much
9,688

The ABL800 Model#:All

Z-1463-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-03-22  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Reports that the sample type "cord blood" has been changed into the two sample types "cord blood arterial" and "cord blood venous.
Product
The ABL800 Model#:All
Where it went
U.S. distribution to the following; nationwide. Foreign distribution to the following; Netherlands, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Spain, France, Hungary, India, Japan, Poland, South Africa, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, Norway, Austria, Italy, Sweden, Finland.
How much
17,522

AQURE System Software Version 2.2.0 Model #: 933-599 UDI: (01)05700699335999(10)2.2.0 Catalog number: 93

Z-0899-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2016-12-28  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Design error when displaying additional information in the patient view window; error may result in misreading a parameter and its value.
Product
AQURE System Software Version 2.2.0 Model #: 933-599 UDI: (01)05700699335999(10)2.2.0 Catalog number: 933-599 The AQURE system manages Radiometer blood gas and immunoassay analyzers and results from 3rd party devices for point of care testing placed throughout the hospital. It enables the user to track connected devices, monitor performance and availability, and to quickly resolve and document issues (including allowing the customer to track root cause and corrective action taken). Intended use: The AQURE system is intended to let you manage analytical devices and operator profiles. The user can associate patient data with test data. The system shows test results. The system receives data from connected devices at the point-of care or laboratory. It can send test results to the HIS/LIS. The system lets you send commands to selected devices. The system uses data related to the performance of devices, to tell users of issues to be managed. The AQURE system is intended for professional use.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US including MI and NY and Internationally to England, Switzerland, and United Arab Emirates.
How much
7 total (2 in US)

TCM CombiM Modules 903-111

Z-1595-2016  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2016-05-11  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Radiometer America, Inc. is recalling TCM CombiM on rare occasions they may have an error that can cause the alarm to sound higher than the pre-set maximum volume.
Product
TCM CombiM Modules 903-111
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution to the states of : MO, NE, AL, PA, IL, MN, TX, ID, CO, UT, NV, CA, NY, RI, OR, NJ, AZ, GA, IN, VA, LA, NM, MD and AR., and to the countries of : Canada, Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, United Kingdom, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, Croatia, Malta, Iceland, Brazil, Thailand, Philippines, Peru, Honduras, Mexico, Kenya, Israel, Romania, Russia, Poland, Turkey, Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, South Africa, India, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan.
How much
1488

AQURE System; Model Number: 933-599. The AQURE System manages blood gas and immunoassay analyzers.

Z-0748-2016  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2016-02-10  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The AQURE System has a design error regarding sample type in which sample type may be specified for some results and left blank for other results. The fact that the sample type field is left blank in some cases could lead to misinterpretation of results.
Product
AQURE System; Model Number: 933-599. The AQURE System manages blood gas and immunoassay analyzers.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including the states of PA, GA, MI, OH, VA, FL, AL, TX, OR, OK, TN, NY, and MA, and the countries of Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, United Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, Finland, France, Germany, Hungry, Ireland, United Kingdom, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Republic of Korea, and Malaysia.
How much
375

Radiometer Fixation Kit N20 for the TCM CombiM monitoring system, REF 905-873. The Fixation Kit N20 is use

Z-2417-2015  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2015-08-26  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
When the fixation ring is taken off the paper liner there is a potential for fractions of the paper liner's surface coating to stick to the surface of the ring.
Product
Radiometer Fixation Kit N20 for the TCM CombiM monitoring system, REF 905-873. The Fixation Kit N20 is used to apply tc Sensor 84 and tc Sensor 54 on the skin of a patient. TC sensor 84 and 54 are used with the TCM CombiM monitoring system and the Philips TcG10 module. The TCM CombiM monitoring system is intended for continuous transcutaneous monitoring of carbon dioxide (tcpCO2) and oxygen (tcpO2) partial pressures.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution and to the countries of : Canada, Spain, France, Great Britain, Philippines, Netherlands, Japan, China, Australia, Denmark, South Africa, Germany, Qatar, Turkey, Hong Kong, Costa Rica, Austria, Finland, Indonesia, Norway, Malaysia, Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungry, United Arab Emirates, Poland, Colombia, Belgium and Malta.
How much
4244 kits

Crea A and B membranes, packaged 4 per box Used in conjunction with the ABL800 FLEX analyzers which are inten

Z-1293-2015  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2015-03-25  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Negative drift on QC during in-use lifetime of CREA membranes can be observed.
Product
Crea A and B membranes, packaged 4 per box Used in conjunction with the ABL800 FLEX analyzers which are intended for: In Vitro Testing of samples of whole blood for the parameters 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.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - USA including NM, NC, TN, OH, NE, CA, MO, GA, MA, TX, WV, PA, NY, VA, MN, IN, ME, MD, IL, MI, KS, WI, FL, WA, CT, OK, CO, and Internationally to Canada, Denmark, Spain, Italy, India, Sweden, Germany, Australia, Hungary, Great Britain, Norway, Uruguay, France, Poland, Switerland, Russian Federation, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Mexico, Brazil, Czechoslovakia, Austria, Singapore, Syria, Phillipines, Egypt, Bolivia, Japan, New Zealand, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Qatar, and Finland.
How much
10,824 boxes

ABL90 FLEX analyzer; Model number 393-090. A portable, automated analyzer that measures pH, blood gases, elec

Z-1046-2015  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2015-02-11  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The ABL90 analyzer does not always use the most recent calibration data to calculate patient results. This can in some cases lead to a biased patient result.
Product
ABL90 FLEX analyzer; Model number 393-090. A portable, automated analyzer that measures pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose, lactate, bilirubin and oximetry in whole blood.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution -USA including CT, MN, FL, CA, PA, NY, KY, MA, WA, MI, TX, NC, IL, OH, SC, OK, NJ, MD, VA, UT, AL, NM, GA, LA, OR, IN, WI, AZ, ND, CO, MO, WV, ID, TN, VT, NE, IA, NH, MS, ME, AR and Internationally to Canada, Australia, Austria , China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovenia, United Arab Emirates, Bolivia, Brazil, Indonesia, Israel, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia and Montenegro, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Vietnam, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
How much
5002 units

HemoCue¿ Glucose 201 Microcuvettes, The HemoCue Glucose 201 Microcuvettes are designed for use with the HemoCu

Z-0873-2015  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-12-31  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Batches of HemoCue Glucose 201 Microcuvettes show discoloration and provide results outside the specification at the end of their shelf life, approx. after 6 months. The HemoCue Glucose 201 Analyzer with plasma conversion multiplies the measured whole blood glucose value by a factor of 1.11 and displays a plasma equivalent glucose result. HemoCue Glucose 201 Microcuvettes are for In Vitro Diag
Product
HemoCue¿ Glucose 201 Microcuvettes, The HemoCue Glucose 201 Microcuvettes are designed for use with the HemoCue Glucose 201Analyzer and the HemoCue Glucose 201 DM Analyzer (hereafter referred to as the HemoCue Glucose 201 Analyzer). HemoCue Glucose 201 Microcuvettes are available in individual packages or in vials. Affected lots identified initially were 110705, 110706, 110715, 110716, 110717, 110718, 110719, and 110720. Subsequent investigation also identified as affected lots 1310227, 1310252, and 1310257. HemoCue¿ Glucose 201 Microcuvettes, The HemoCue Glucose 201 Microcuvettes are designed for use with the HemoCue Glucose 201Analyzer and the HemoCue Glucose 201 DM Analyzer (hereafter referred to as the HemoCue Glucose 201 Analyzer). HemoCue Glucose 201 Microcuvettes are available in individual packages or in vials.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, Austria, AUSTRALIA, SWITZERLAND, COTE D'IVOIRE, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, GERMANY, DENMARK, FINLAND, FRANCE, UNITED KINGDOM, GEORGIA, HONG KONG, CROATIA, HUNGARY, IRELAND, INDIA, ICELAND, JAPAN, KENYA, MACEDONIA, MALTA, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, NEPAL, NEW ZEALAND, POLAND, ROMANIA, RUSSIA, SWEDEN, SLOVENIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA, and SOUTH AFRICA.
How much
3,712,900 microcuvettes

RADIANCE v. 2.4X, 2.5X and 2.6X Product Usage: RADIANCE is a data processing application for clinical use

Z-2597-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-09-17  ·  Terminated

Product
RADIANCE v. 2.4X, 2.5X and 2.6X Product Usage: RADIANCE is a data processing application for clinical use intended to monitor, collect, store, retrieve and process laboratory data. RADIANCE is also intended to control clinical analyzers providing laboratory data.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) in the states of AZ, CA, MO, MS, TX and UT. and the countries of: Austrialia, Austria, France, UK, Italy, Japan, Spain, India, and the Netherlands.
How much
N/A

pCO2 D788 Membranes. Distributed by Radiometer America, Inc., Westlake, OH. An automatic or semi-automatic

Z-1075-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-03-05  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
RADIOMETER has become aware that some D788 pCO2 membranes can cause biased measurement results on patient results as well as QC results.
Product
pCO2 D788 Membranes. Distributed by Radiometer America, Inc., Westlake, OH. An automatic or semi-automatic instrument used to identify and quantify two or more gases, and sometimes electrolytes, in whole blood using multiple special electrodes.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including DC and the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV & WY, and the countries of Bermuda and Canada.
How much
38,890 units (7,860 units imported into the US)

ABL90 FLEX Analyzer Radiometer Medical ApS, ¿kandevej 21 Br¿nsh¿j, Denmark A portable, automated analyzer t

Z-0816-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-01-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
RADIOMETER become aware that if the ABL90 FLEX is tilted, this may potentially cause a negative bias on sodium (Na+) results.
Product
ABL90 FLEX Analyzer Radiometer Medical ApS, ¿kandevej 21 Br¿nsh¿j, Denmark A portable, automated analyzer that measures pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose, lactate, bilirubin and oximetry in whole blood.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WV and Internationally to Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey & United Kingdom.
How much
Total 3414 (US 524, CA 31, ROW 2859)

pO2 D999 membrane units. Distributed by Radiometer America, Inc., Westlake, OH 44145 pO2 membrane units, orde

Z-0713-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-01-22  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
RADIOMETER became aware that the regarded lot pO2 units 942-042R0971 were produced with inner solution for pCO2 membrane units. This solution is a salt solution similar to the pO2 inner solution, but also contains glycerol which can be reduced at the cathode causing a suddenly rising zero current, causing the membrane unit to fail the following Cal2 calibration.
Product
pO2 D999 membrane units. Distributed by Radiometer America, Inc., Westlake, OH 44145 pO2 membrane units, ordering number 942-042 Intended use is in vitro testing of samples of whole blood for pO2 (partial pressure of oxygen).
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) including states of: CO, CT, GA, MA, MO & MS and country of: Canada.
How much
209 boxes/6 membranes

Lactate Membrane units for E7077 Electrode Radiometer Medical ApS. The intended use is in vitro testing of sam

Z-2303-2013  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2013-10-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
RADIOMETER became aware that some membranes may have enzyme residue on the outer membrane. The enzyme residue may cause an initial negative bias on the reported Lactate result upon replacement of the Lactate membrane.
Product
Lactate Membrane units for E7077 Electrode Radiometer Medical ApS. The intended use is in vitro testing of samples of whole blood.
Where it went
Nationwide Distribution, including the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, BM, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WV.
How much
13,632 boxes/4 membranes

TCM4 series Base Units, and spare part Power Supply, Radiometer Medical ApS, Akandevej 21, Br¿nsh¿j, Denmark,

Z-1930-2013  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2013-08-14  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
RADIOMETER became aware that the TCM4 series Base Unit does not comply with IEC 60601-1 Sub Clause 15B.
Product
TCM4 series Base Units, and spare part Power Supply, Radiometer Medical ApS, Akandevej 21, Br¿nsh¿j, Denmark, www.radiometer.com. The devices are intended for continuous monitoring of carbon dioxide and oxygen partial pressures, oxygen saturation, and pulse rate.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV & WY; and country of: Canada.
How much
5,874 units

Qualicheck 1+, Aqueous Quality Control, Level 2, S7140, REF 944-042. The solution is used for quality chec

Z-0608-2013  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2013-01-02  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The barcode for the ABL77 on the insert incorrectly enters a control range for pH of 7.90-7.95 into the analyzer. The insert correctly states that the control range is 7.40-7.45.
Product
Qualicheck 1+, Aqueous Quality Control, Level 2, S7140, REF 944-042. The solution is used for quality check of blood gas analyzers.
Where it went
Distributed to KY, NC, and NY.
How much
840 Ampules

ABL90 FLEX software version 2.7 MR3. The ABL90 FLEX analyzer is intended for in vitro testing of samples of h

Z-2164-2012  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2012-08-15  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
A customer has reported an error on an ABL8xx configured to a Hospital Information System using the data transfer protocol HL7 version 2.5. If the instrument transmits results to a HIS system and the connection is broken the results are queued for later transmission. If the ABL and HIS system are configured with HL7 2.5, any results in the queue will be mixed up when the instrument transmits t
Product
ABL90 FLEX software version 2.7 MR3. The ABL90 FLEX analyzer is intended for in vitro testing of samples of heparinized whole blood.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, BM, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY, and the countries of Canada, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yugoslavia, and Zimbabwe.
How much
1427 ABL 90 Instruments

The ABL software version 6.12 for the ABL800 and ABL700 analyzer. The analyzers are intended for the in Vitro

Z-2163-2012  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2012-08-15  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
A customer has reported an error on an ABL8xx configured to a Hospital Information System using the data transfer protocol HL7 version 2.5. If the instrument transmits results to a HIS system and the connection is broken the results are queued for later transmission. If the ABL and HIS system are configured with HL7 2.5, any results in the queue will be mixed up when the instrument transmits t
Product
The ABL software version 6.12 for the ABL800 and ABL700 analyzer. The analyzers are intended for the 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) -Samples of expired air for the parameters pO2 and pCO2 -Pleura samples for the pH parameter. The ABL software version 6.12 for the ABL800 and ABL700 analyzer. The analyzers are intended for the 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) -Samples of expired air for the parameters pO2 and pCO2 -Pleura samples for the pH parameter.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, BM, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY, and the countries of Canada, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yugoslavia, and Zimbabwe.
How much
6854 ABL 7xx units

The ABL software version 6.12 for the ABL800 analyzer. The analyzers are intended for the in Vitro testing of:

Z-2162-2012  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2012-08-15  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
A customer has reported an error on an ABL8xx configured to a Hospital Information System using the data transfer protocol HL7 version 2.5. If the instrument transmits results to a HIS system and the connection is broken the results are queued for later transmission. If the ABL and HIS system are configured with HL7 2.5, any results in the queue will be mixed up when the instrument transmits t
Product
The ABL software version 6.12 for the ABL800 analyzer. The analyzers are intended for the 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) -Samples of expired air for the parameters pO2 and pCO2 -Pleura samples for the pH parameter. The ABL software version 6.12 for the ABL800 and ABL700 analyzer. The analyzers are intended for the 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) -Samples of expired air for the parameters pO2 and pCO2 -Pleura samples for the pH parameter.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, BM, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY, and the countries of Canada, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yugoslavia, and Zimbabwe.
How much
11929 ABL 8xx units
Read these counts with three things in mind

A firm with more recalls usually makes more products. A contract packer runs hundreds of lines. It will out-recall a company with one product whatever either does. This is not a safety ranking.

Most recalls here are voluntary. A firm found its own fault and pulled the stock. That is the system working. It lands in this database looking the same as a recall the FDA had to push for.

Terminated means the FDA considers the recall finished. It is not a verdict. It does not mean anyone was harmed.

Source: openFDA enforcement reports, retrieved 2026-08-05. FDA dataset last updated 2026-07-29.

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