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Z-2077-2014Class II

Spacelabs Healthcare Ultraview SL Multigas Module, Model 92518 (Software V1.00.00-09). Provides a means of...

GE Healthcare / initiated 2014-06-18 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Spacelabs Healthcare Inc began a recall of Spacelabs Healthcare Ultraview SL Multigas Module, Model 92518 (Software V1.00.00-09). Provides a means of monitoring a variety of gas concentrations and alert... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "With this software version, the Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC) value displayed is extremely high (20.1) and physiologically invalid". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2077-2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
GE Healthcare
Product
Spacelabs Healthcare Ultraview SL Multigas Module, Model 92518 (Software V1.00.00-09). Provides a means of monitoring a variety of gas concentrations and alert clinical personnel when the concentration of anesthetic agent(s), oxygen, carbon dioxide or nitrous oxide moves outside of user-defined limits.
Product code
CBR Analyzer, Gas, Nitrous-Oxide, Gaseous Phase (Anesthetic Conc.)
Reason for recall
With this software version, the Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC) value displayed is extremely high (20.1) and physiologically invalid.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
Spacelabs sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated June 20, 20/14 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and the actions to be taken. Customers are informed that Spacelabs Field Service personnel will be contacting their facility to schedule a convenient time to confirm, at no cost, a software update is needed to resolve this issue. Customers with questions are instructed to contact Spacelabs Healthcare at 1-800-522-7025 and select 2 for Technical Support.
Quantity in commerce
8 units total (3 units in US)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US in the state of Georgia and in the countries of : Malaysia, Paraguay, and France.
Product codes and lots
Serial Numbers: 2518-000183  2518-000184  2518-000185  2518-000186  2518-000206  2518-000207  2518-000208  2518-000209

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2077-2014
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2077-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated