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Z-0115-2007

Radiance Data Management System, Software Version 2.60, modification for the ABL800 Flex Blood Gas Analyzer

Radiometer America, Inc / initiated 2006-07-06 / Terminated

Radiometer America Inc began a recall of Radiance Data Management System, Software Version 2.60, modification for the ABL800 Flex Blood Gas Analyzer on . The reason FDA records is "Incorrect FI02 values: programming issue can cause incorrect values to be transmitted to the LIS when : 1)- The FIO2 result is edited in the manual sample processing mode--2)- An existing result is opened and FI02 is...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0115-2007
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Radiometer America, Inc
Product
Radiance Data Management System, Software Version 2.60, modification for the ABL800 Flex Blood Gas Analyzer
Product code
JQP Calculator/Data Processing Module, For Clinical Use
Reason for recall
Incorrect FI02 values: programming issue can cause incorrect values to be transmitted to the LIS when : 1)- The FIO2 result is edited in the manual sample processing mode--2)- An existing result is opened and FI02 is then edited and sent.....In both cases RADIANCE will transmit the original FI02 value, not the value that was edited.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
The recalling firm initially contacted their customers and informed them of the software problem and the upcoming field correction for the software, via telephone on 7/6/2006. A follow-up letter dated 7/21/2006, was also sent to the customers.
Quantity in commerce
5 units
Distribution
Worldwide-The six USA units (equpped with Radiance software) were distributed to a total of two (2) U.S. customers: University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics in Columbia, MO (4 units) and Vail Valley Medical Center, Vail, CO (2 units). World wide accounts pending submission. Three (3) Canadian customers. They are: 1) Seven Oaks General Hospital MB Canada; and 2) St. Mary''s General Hospital, 911 Queens Blvd, Ontario Canada; and 3) University of Alberta Hospital, 84440 112th Street, Alberta, Canada.
Product codes and lots
Catalog Numbers: 914-418 and 914-426