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FDA Device recall Z-2494-2020

Blood gases (PCO2, PO2) and blood pH test system

On 2020-07-15 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Blood gases (PCO2, PO2) and blood pH test system by Radiometer Medical Aps, citing potential risk of patient mix-up on analyzers due to software issues.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2494-2020
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2020-05-26
Published2020-07-15
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyRadiometer Medical Aps
DistributionAL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY

Product

Blood gases (PCO2, PO2) and blood pH test system; ABL800 FLEX; Model Number 393-801; UDI (01)05700693938011. Model 393-801 is available as ABL837. The FlexQ module is optional and can be added to all models and configurations.

Reason

Potential risk of patient mix-up on analyzers due to software issues.

Identifiers

code_infoSoftware versions 6.19 and below.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2494-2020%22

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