Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 17922 |
| Brand Name: | Radiometer ABL90Flex analyser |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Radiometer Pacific Suite 1 1/30 Benedicts Street Eden Terrace Auckland 1010 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 723 722 |
| Manufacturer: | Radiometer Medical ApS |
| Issue: | Manufacturer has become aware of a potential significant clinical issue with patient results if the inlet is left open after aspiration of the patient sample for more than 30 seconds. Note that if the inlet is accidentally left open after processing a patient sample the ABL90 analyser sounds a warning bell, places a warning message on the screen and also initiates a voice message continuously repeating "Please close the inlet". The problem can occur after the following sequence of actions: 1.The operator aspirates patient sample A and forgets to close the inlet 2.The inlet is left open for more than 30 seconds before it is closed 3.An operator aspirates patient sample B In this case the results for patient sample B are affected by this issue |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 24/12/2014 |
