Radiometer releases ABL80 FLEX CO-OX portable analyzer for sale in the United States
Press Release
Radiometer has announced the U.S. commercial release of its ABL80 FLEX CO-OX, a portable blood gas analyzer that brings Radiometer’s trusted CO-oximetry technology to the point of care.The ABL80 FLEX CO-OX matches the CO-oximetry performance of Radiometer’s benchtop analyzers, representing Radiometer’s commitment to providing quality solutions for both laboratory and point-of-care testing. In addition to CO-oximetry, the ABL80 FLEX CO-OX accurately measures pH, blood gases, electrolytes and glucose parameters.
Radiometer’s sophisticated CO-oximetry technology utilizes multi-wavelength technology for high measurement performance combined with an ultrasonic hemolyzation process. Ultrasonic hemolyzation offers advantages over chemical hemolyzation, including low maintenance and zero risk of interference from chemical hemolyzing agents or partially hemolyzed red blood cells.
In addition to lab-quality CO-oximetry, the ABL80 FLEX CO-OX provides:
• Fast turnaround
• Easy, cartridge-based testing
• Small sample size
• Fast start-up after installation of new consumables
• Portability, with full operation on battery power
• Minimal maintenance, with a self-cleaning sample inlet
• Automatic QC, with automated corrective actions
• Full connectivity to the HIS/LIS
About Radiometer
Radiometer is a world leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of technologically advanced acute care testing solutions. Radiometer’s products and services simplify and automate all phases of acute care testing, so hospitals can get fast results, reduce workload and the risk of errors, and improve cost effectiveness.