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Terminated

ABL700 Series analyzer - Human Blood Analyzer (Laboratory Device).

FDA Recall Z-1653-2008 · Posted None

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeCHL
Date Initiated2008-01-18
Date Terminated2012-02-24
Product Quantity2481 Units

Reason for Recall

Reported calibration errors are not displayed on the analyzers parameter bar screen or on the patient results when the calibration number is between 32768 - 65535 and 98303 - 131070. This may cause the operator to perform measurements and obtain questionable results.

Firm Action

On February 28, 2008, a Field Action Notes Letter was issued advising them about a Mandatory Software Update. Customers were notified of the problem by fax and letter (Fed Ex). The Recall Letter instructed the user to disable the parameter bar feature and only rely on the traffic light system indicator which properly indicates system errors. The letter includes instructions to temporarily fix the problem and notice of a update of the software module that updates the parameter bar. If you have any questions contact Vincent Sigmund at (440)-871-8900 ext. 209.

Root Cause

Software design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA and Canada - Products were sold in all fifty (50) US States. including twenty-nine 29 government accounts and 138 Canadian accounts.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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