FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

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, nurses, physicians and therapists. They are intended for use in a laboratory environment, near patient or point-of-care setting.

Recall: Z-2304-2012 · Reported September 5, 2012

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2304-2012
Event ID
60514
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Sendx Medical Inc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
E-Mail
Report Date
September 5, 2012
Initiation Date
June 6, 2012
Classification Date
August 30, 2012
Termination Date
September 4, 2012
Address
1945 Palomar Oaks Way, N/A, Carlsbad, CA, 92011-1300, United States

Description

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, nurses, physicians and therapists. They are intended for use in a laboratory environment, near patient or point-of-care setting.

Reason

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.

Code Info

Model Numbers: 393-839 (with 933-082 software) and 393-841 (with 933-132 software) All Serial Numbers

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including the state of OH.

Quantity

ABL80 FLEX is 1680, ABL80 CO-OX is 1759