CLASS II Device recall · Reported 15 Jul 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Blood gases (PCO2, PO2) and blood pH test system recalled
Radiometer Medical ApS is recalling Blood gases (PCO2, PO2) and blood pH test system, distributed in 46 states. The recall was initiated on 26 May 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2494-2020
- FDA event ID
- 85700
- Recalling firm
- Radiometer Medical ApS, Bronshoj
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 May 2020
- FDA classified
- 4 Jul 2020
- Reported
- 15 Jul 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 26 May 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 4 Jul 2020 | Classified by FDA | +39 days |
| 15 Jul 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +11 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential risk of patient mix-up on analyzers due to software issues.
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
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.
Where it was distributed
US - AL, AR, AZ, BM, 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 and WY. OUS - Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, China, Croatia, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom
AlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaine
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential risk of patient mix-up on analyzers due to software issues.
Which lots are affected?
Software versions 6.19 and below.
Where was it sold?
US - AL, AR, AZ, BM, 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 and WY. OUS - Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, China, Croatia, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 85700This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Blood gases (PCO2, PO2) and blood pH test system recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Blood gases (PCO2, PO2) and blood pH test system recalled | Radiometer Medical ApS | Packaging Defects | 46 states |
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