FDA Recall: Unexpected Freezes Leading to Samples Being Lost

Company: Radiometer Medical ApS
Date of Enforcement Report: 04/23/2025
Class II

PRODUCT

Radiometer ABL90 Series – Radiometer ABL90 FLEX Model Number 393-090 Radiometer ABL90 Series – Radiometer ABL90 FLEX PLUS Model Number 393-092 The Radiometer ABL90 Series is a portable, automated analyzer for use in the laboratory environment, near patients or point-of-care settings.

Recall Number:

Z-1659-2025

REASON:

ABL90 FLEX and ABL90 FLEX PLUS analyzers running with Radiometer Windows 10 versions RWIN10 1.0 and RWIN10 1.1 may unexpectedly freeze (the analyzer ceases to operate) during a sample measurement. The analyzer software includes a feature (watchdog) that detects a freeze and automatically restarts the software to continue operating the analyzer. However, even if a restart occurs, any sample being processed at that time will be lost, potential to lead to delay in test results.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER:

Radiometer Medical ApS

VOLUME:

6275 analyzers

DISTRIBUTION:

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About the author

Allison joined SoftwareCPR in 2022, bringing along over ten years of passion for building teamwork and growth in organizations. This is established in part by the greatest University the South has to offer- Mississippi State.

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