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FDA Device recall Z-1046-2015

ABL90 FLEX analyzer

On 2015-02-11 the FDA classified a Class II recall of ABL90 FLEX analyzer by Radiometer America, citing the ABL90 analyzer does not always use the most recent calibration data to calculate patient results. This can in some cases lead to a biased patient result.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1046-2015
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2014-12-08
Published2015-02-11
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyRadiometer America
DistributionAL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV

Product

ABL90 FLEX analyzer; Model number 393-090. A portable, automated analyzer that measures pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose, lactate, bilirubin and oximetry in whole blood.

Reason

The ABL90 analyzer does not always use the most recent calibration data to calculate patient results. This can in some cases lead to a biased patient result.

Identifiers

code_infoModel number 393-090 (instrument). The affected analyzers are serial numbers 393-090R0027N001 to present.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1046-2015%22

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