Radiometer recalls ABL80-FLEX CO-OX 393-841 lab equipment due to barcode misreads causing patient mix-ups or delayed treatment. All units affected.
Barcode readers on ALB900 and ABL800 analyzers used for measuring pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose, lactate, hematocrit and oximetry may misinterpret the contents of some barcode types not using a check digit for patient ID or accession number. Misinterpretation of a barcode, including e.g. patient ID or accession number, may result in patient mix up and/or delayed medical treatment.
Radiometer is recalling its ABL80-FLEX CO-OX 393-841 blood oxygen monitors because barcode errors might mix up patient IDs or delay treatment. This could lead to serious medical errors if not fixed.
Barcode readers on this device may misinterpret patient IDs or accession numbers if the barcode lacks a check digit. This could cause patient mix-ups or delayed medical treatment, potentially leading to serious health risks.
Lab technicians and healthcare workers using this device in clinical settings. Patients receiving care with this equipment are at risk of mix-ups.
Check for the product label with 'ABL80-FLEX CO-OX 393-841' and the serial number 05700693938417. This device is used in labs or point-of-care settings.
Look for the product label with 'ABL80-FLEX CO-OX 393-841' and serial number 05700693938417.
The device is intended for use in labs or point-of-care settings but may misread barcodes without a check digit, risking patient mix-ups.
Check for the label 'ABL80-FLEX CO-OX 393-841' and serial number 05700693938417.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Radiometer for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Radiometer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2468-2020 — Radiometer Radiometer Hello, I own a Radiometer that is covered by recall Z-2468-2020 from Radiometer. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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