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Device recall

The ABL90 FLEX and ABL90 FLEX PLUS analyzers are 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. These tests are only performed under a physician's order.

FDA recall source

Recall number
Z-0190-2027
Event id
99772
Status
Ongoing
FDA classification
Class II
Recalling firm
Radiometer Medical ApS
Report date
Oct 21, 2026
Posted
Oct 15, 2026
Initiated
Aug 18, 2026
Center classification date
Oct 15, 2026
Product code
CHL
Device type
Electrode Measurement, Blood-Gases (Pco2, Po2) And Blood Ph
Reason
In vitro diagnostic analyzer had a risk of potentially inaccurate results requiring changes to instructions for use and: 1) Sample types, including whole blood samples no longer suitable for testing FHbF and ctBil, 2) Reportable ranges for some parameters, 3) Analyzer configuration, and 4) limitations and warnings.
Root cause
No Marketing Application
Quantity
5395
Code info
UDI-DI: 05700693930923, 05700693930909 Software versions 3.6 and lower. ABL90 FLEX PLUS Instructions for Use versions prior to: 996-223, Version: 202606O. ABL90 FLEX Instructions for Use versions prior to: 996-189, Version: 202606L
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of CA, OH, LA, MA, FL, NY, CO, IL, TX, GA, NC, PA, SC, MI, OK, WI, AR, MN, OR, UT, WA, SD, IN, TN, AZ, NE, WY, KY, AL, AK, ID, NJ, DE, MT, CT, MS, MO, VT, WV, IA, MD, KS, DC, NV, VA, NM, NH, ND, ME, HI, RI.
Voluntary or mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Related 510(k)s
K041874
Location
Bronshoj, Denmark