The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0682-2019·Announced 2019-01-02

Radiometer ABL800 Analyzer Recalled for Potential Patient Data Mismatch

Radiometer America Inc is recalling 2,131 ABL800 analyzers because software may cause a mismatch between patient demographics and test results.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a risk of harm (patient data mismatch) where specific injury reports are not detailed in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Radiometer America Inc is recalling 2,131 ABL800 analyzers, including model numbers 393-800 and 393-801. The recall covers all serial numbers for specific configurations, including the ABL800, ABL805, ABL810, ABL815, ABL820, ABL825, ABL830, ABL835, ABL817, ABL827, and ABL837.

The recall is being conducted because the analyzer software may cause a mismatch of patient demographics and test results when a certain sequence of events occurs. This issue could lead to incorrect patient records or clinical decisions based on mismatched data.

The affected analyzers were distributed nationwide, to military and government entities, and to Canada. Users should contact Radiometer America Inc for further instructions on how to address the software issue.

The recalled product

Product
ABL800 analyzer, model numbers 393-800 and 393-801.
Affected units
2,131

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (8)

  • ABL805
  • ABL810
  • ABL815
  • ABL820
  • ABL825
  • ABL830
  • ABL827
  • and ABL837.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.