FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

ABL80 FLEX CO-OX analyzer, model #393-841 (all software versions prior to 1.35). The ABL80 FLEX CO-OX is a portable, automated analyzer that measures pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose and oximetry in whole blood. The ABL80 FLEX CO-OX system is intended for use by trained technologists, nurses, physicians and therapists. It is intended for use in a laboratory environment, near patient or point of care setting

Recall: Z-0195-2013 · Reported November 14, 2012

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0195-2013
Event ID
63368
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Sendx Medical Inc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
November 14, 2012
Initiation Date
January 6, 2010
Classification Date
November 5, 2012
Termination Date
November 5, 2012
Address
1945 Palomar Oaks Way, N/A, Carlsbad, CA, 92011-1300, United States

Description

ABL80 FLEX CO-OX analyzer, model #393-841 (all software versions prior to 1.35). The ABL80 FLEX CO-OX is a portable, automated analyzer that measures pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose and oximetry in whole blood. The ABL80 FLEX CO-OX system is intended for use by trained technologists, nurses, physicians and therapists. It is intended for use in a laboratory environment, near patient or point of care setting

Reason

The recall was initiated because SenDx Medical Inc. became aware of a software issue in the ABL80 FLEX CO-OX analyzer related to the reporting of the hemoglobin fractional parameters.

Code Info

Serial Numbers: all ABL80 FLEX CO-OX analyzers with sofware versions 1.30, 1.31, 1.32, 1.33, and 1.34.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-- US Distribution including the state of Ohio and the countries of Switzerland, Germany, France, Poland, Austria, Italy, Japan, Australia, Denmark, China, Sweden, Norway, Spain, United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Czech Republic.

Quantity

767 units